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The Internal Audit Senior Manager supports the delivery of Waystone's Internal Audit objectives by executing risk-based audit activities and contributing to the assessment of governance, risk management and internal controls. Operating within the third Line of Defence, the role is responsible for delivering audit engagements, ensuring audit work is performed in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Framework, and supporting the continuous enhancement of the Internal Audit Programme.
Job Responsibility
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Internal Audit Framework
Contribute to the development and annual refresh of the risk-based Audit Plan
Deliver assigned audit engagements, including planning, execution, and documentation of audit testing
Prepare draft audit reports and management action plans
Prepare materials and reporting packs to support governance reporting
Support the tracking of audit delivery metrics and engagement performance indicators
Assist in investigations and ad hoc reviews
Execute audit testing in line with the approved Internal Audit Programme
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders
Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate and compliant
Identify control deficiencies and support development of recommendations
Support presentation of Internal Audit Reports
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit practices, regulatory developments and industry standards
Coordinate work allocation within audit engagements
Provide guidance and oversight during audit execution
Escalate material issues, risks, or delays to the Head of Internal Audit
Support recruitment, onboarding and training of team members
Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members
Contribute to team capability development
Provide input into performance discussions and development needs
Build effective working relationships with stakeholders
Engage with stakeholders to facilitate audit delivery
Communicate audit findings clearly and support stakeholder understanding
Requirements
Experience in risk assessment, control evaluation and internal audit methodologies
Demonstrated ability to deliver audit engagements within a structured audit framework
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across business processes
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in audit, risk, compliance or operational control functions
Typically 6–8+ years' relevant experience within financial services or a regulated environment
Nice to have
Professional qualification (e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)