Audit Manager - Internal Audit (Risk, Compliance) - Mat cover

Posted 22 December 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationCity of London
Job type Contract
Discipline Finance
Reference221225NJ_1766422565

Job description

Senior Audit Manager - Internal Audit (Risk, Compliance & AML)
Contract: Fixed Term (9/10 months)
Location: London / Hybrid

An established global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on delivering audit coverage across Risk Management, Compliance and AML, supporting Capital Markets, Wealth Management and related functions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting.

  • Assess business objectives, processes, risks and key controls.

  • Develop and execute audit testing strategies.

  • Evaluate the impact of audit findings and communicate outcomes to senior stakeholders.

  • Support audit report preparation and presentation.

  • Monitor and follow up on management actions.

  • Build effective working relationships across the business.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and coverage.

Key requirements:

  • Significant experience in Internal Audit or control/testing roles within financial services.

  • Strong knowledge of Risk, Compliance and AML frameworks.

  • Experience leading audits and overseeing staff.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

This role is ideal for candidates operating at Senior Manager / AD-VP level who are open to a short-term fixed-term contract.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.