Audit Manager - Payments

Audit Manager, Payments - Permanent - Edinburgh/London

Change Recruitment have partnered with a leading Retail and Commercial Bank to support with the growth and development of their Audit function. Currently we are looking for a forward-thinking person who can lead Payments product audits.

As an Audit Manager you will be responsible for leading audits, completing issue validation work, and conducting business monitoring, to high quality and on time. The role also involves utilising technical expertise, including the application of data analytics, and developing and coaching the Internal Audit team in the skills required to deliver the audit engagements to a high standard covering the key risks and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking effective ongoing monitoring of key elements primarily related to Payments Operations and Payment, Industry and Development portfolio highlighting key risk issues to the business and senior audit management team.

• Own work and be responsible for the quality, timely delivery of work in line with audit methodology as well as the work performed by the team so that minimal amendments are required.

• Assist the Portfolio Lead and Head of Audit, in maintenance of the audit universe, risk assessments and audit plans where required.

• Support the team / department on strategy and approach for coverage of Payments activities.

• Understand and develop specialist areas of subject matter expertise in Payments including associated risks.

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders and auditees within the audit engagements or areas of continuous monitoring.

• Work collaboratively with all Internal Audit colleagues as well as taking ownership for the delivery and execution of key GIA or team specific initiatives.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience of Payments activity working in Internal or External Audit, a Risk Function, or the Business.

• Strong understanding of risks and controls within the Payments world with Payments IT knowledge a preference.

• Knowledge of how to use or apply data analytics to drive impact audit outcomes, continuous risk monitoring and data analysis.

• A good understanding of regulatory environment in Payments.

This opportunity can be based out of London or Edinburgh and will require you to be in the office two or more days per week.

Please get in touch with Samantha Milligan to learn more!