Job Descrption
Requirements
• Good level of experience as an Internal Auditor (5-10+ years) in either an FMI/regulated financial services organisation, FinTech or a professional services firm that has worked directly with regulated financial services firms,
• Gravitas to raise and engage complex issues at executive level, challenging pre-decisions and influence perspectives,
• Credibility to interact with the Independent Board of Directors, and External Regulators in a professional and diplomatic manner,
• Demonstrable record of developing and driving strategy for an internal audit function,
• Thorough understanding of the principles and applications of good corporate governance, technology, cyber, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures,
• Excellent written and verbal skills which must include report positioning and clarity,
• Ability to think of the big picture strategy whilst governing the day-to-day administration of internal audit,
• Experience in building and... managing an internal, external or co-sourced audit team,
• (Desirable) Previous regulatory approval under SMCR or in a controlled function,
• (Desirable) Recognised Internal Audit qualifications,
• (Desirable) Previous Start-Up Experience
What the job involves
• The Fnality Services Internal Auditor will report directly to the Audit Committee until the Fnality Services Head of Audit arrives later in 2025,
• Fnality Services is looking for an Internal Auditor who can demonstrate competencies which will enable them to successfully:,
• Develop and drive the internal audit strategy for Fnality Services and effectively and efficiently coordinate and conduct Internal Audits Reviews, producing reporting of results, responses, and action plans, to provide formal assurance to Heads of Internal Audit within the Fnality group, Fnality Services Board Committees and Regulatory supervisors,
• Challenge the Fnality Services Executive team highlighting any areas of concern and recommendations for remediation,
• Act as the Internal Audit expert for Fnality Services and its activities to any relevant regulator or other key stakeholders,
• Develop effective working relationships with other internal audit functions within the Fnality group,
• Development and delivery of a risk-based internal audit strategy for Fnality Services,
• Execution of planned and ad-hoc audits across all technology and business processes including 3rd party providers (where applicable),
• The production of clear and comprehensive audit reports that can be easily understood and actioned by management and understood by key stakeholders including other Fnality internal audit functions, Board Committees and Fnality Services Regulatory supervisors,
• Ensuring the audits carried out incorporate all regulatory and supervisory obligations,
• Evolve the strategy, scope and depth of audits performed as the business grows and scales up balancing speed of execution with internal controls. Including engaging external auditors,
• Maintain regular communication, providing subject matter expertise (SME) with the first- and second-line teams, supporting the Fnality Services Risk Framework,
• Proactively collaborate with key stakeholders, including other Fnality internal audit functions, to build efficiencies into the auditing plan,
• Regularly reporting to the Fnality Services Board all internal audit activities, key findings, risks, and remediation progress,
• Monitor action plan remediation progress and timeliness, challenging management, and executive team on non-compliance,
• Continual horizon scanning for applicable regulatory requirements and audit best practices,
• Service Audit Committee including the maintenance of Committee artefacts (agenda pack, Terms of Reference, workplan etc.), and provide updates on internal audit Activity,
• Develop the Internal Audit framework including policies and procedures, audit management systems and tools, standing and ad-hoc reporting
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