Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Internal Audit to join their team in Dublin. This is a senior leadership role within the internal audit function of a leading international banking group. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing audit engagements across multiple locations in Europe, ensuring effective audit execution, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires an individual with strong internal audit experience, ideally within an international bank, who can manage complex, multi-location audits and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the internal audit framework.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Audit Engagements: Oversee and manage the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit assignments across different European locations, ensuring the scope and objectives are aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
* Risk & Control Assessment: Conduct in-depth reviews of key business processes, identifying potential risks and weaknesses in control environments, and providing recommendations for improvement.
* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, both within the internal audit function and across the business, providing strategic insights and updates on audit findings and risk management.
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of auditors, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
* Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Ensure all audit activities are conducted in compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks across multiple European jurisdictions.
* Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development of the internal audit function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
* Reporting: Prepare and present clear, concise, and insightful audit reports to senior management, the audit committee, and other relevant stakeholders.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other risk management and compliance functions to ensure a cohesive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
Key Requirements:
* Extensive Experience in Internal Audit: Proven track record in the internal audit function of an international bank, with experience in leading audit engagements across different locations and business units.
* Leadership Experience: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team of auditors, while driving high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
* European Banking & Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of European banking regulations, compliance requirements, and the broader financial services environment.
* Cross-border Audit Management: Experience in managing audits across multiple jurisdictions, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by international operations.
* Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, present audit findings effectively, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
* Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and identify areas for improvement.
* Professional Qualifications: Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent. * Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
* Willingness to Travel: Ability to travel to various European locations as required to oversee and conduct audit engagements.
Preferred Skills:
* Language Skills: Proficiency in European languages, in addition to English, is an advantage.
* Data Analytics Experience: Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques to enhance audit processes is also beneficial.
What Our Client Offers:
* A competitive compensation package, including benefits and performance bonuses.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with a leading financial services group.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
* Collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and growth.
If you are an experienced internal audit professional with a passion for risk management and a desire to make an impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply.
To apply for the Internal Audit VP role, please contact Tom Flint, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Selby Jennings, with your CV directly.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!
