Manager – Regulatory Audit recruitment

Manager - Regulatory Audit

Santander's Internal Audit Division is a global operation comprising more than 900 people across the world, and its Audit Reports reach the highest levels of management. The Santander UK Internal Audit Team of around 70 people is a high-quality audit function that provides independent, objective opinions on how risks are managed to business leaders in the UK Spain.

The recent expansion of the Bank in the UK means that we need to add even more talented people to the team, bringing a variety of expertise and experience but with a desire to work in an Internal Audit Department that can act as a benchmark for others.

Join Santander as an Audit Manager and you'll be joining a diverse and growing team that provides tangible commercial impact across our entire business. You'll be responsible for leading multiple audits as well as performing assessments of key risks and controls are in place to ensure compliance with the regulation governing our activities.

At Santander, we will offer coaching, mentoring, and development to ensure that you work to your full potential. In return for your hard work and commitment we will offer career progression at one of the most stable banks in the world and reward you with competitive bonuses and generous allowances.

Audit Manger Manager

We are currently looking for an Audit Manager to join the Regulatory Team within the Santander UK Internal Audit Division. Upon joining the team you will be responsible for overseeing multiple audits.

We are looking to recruit an individual into the regulatory team with the following experience:

Subject matter expert in FSA Conduct of Business (COB, ICOB, MCOB, BCOB)
Experience in conducting regulatory audits in a financial services organisation (ideally a retail banking environment)
Experience in Fraud/AML based audits (is preferred but not essential)
Experience in leading multiple audit audit teams
Experienced in engaging with Regulators.

As an Audit Manager your main responsibilities will include:

Assists Head of Audit in development of audit strategies and delivery of the Audit Plan for Santander UK companies.
Provides subject matter expertise within the Regulatory area for relevant stakeholders both within and outside Internal Audit including more senior auditors
Oversees the Audit Scoping and Planning for multiple audits to ensure that the key risks are captured within each area in appropriate depth and in given time.
Pro-actively develops and facilitates effective business relationships at all levels, including peers, senior managers and directors across the business to enable optimal personal and business effectiveness.
Manages professionally qualified Senior Auditors and monitors the supervision of more junior audit staff (including qualified Auditors) on role related tasks and people management.

This will give you excellent visibility of operations throughout Santander UK and an opportunity to work with stakeholders across all areas and levels within the Bank. You will be involved in the effective delivery of audits and supporting more junior auditors, providing input to their development.

As an Audit Manager your skills and qualifications will include:

Member of a professional financial accounting or audit body i.e. ACA, ACCA or ISACA or equivalent
Degree Qualified
Broad experience in audit management - Leading teams on multiple audit assignments
Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory framework of UK financial services, able to apply knowledge to achieve objectives and contribute to success.
Proven leadership of complex/large audits across multiple business areas
Significant people management experience within a Financial Services Internal Audit function.
Excellent communication skills, able to build compelling business cases, and a adapt style in order to gain buy in. Able to persuade using a range of styles, and seeking win-win outcomes.
Ability to develop and facilitate effective business relationships at all levels.

Salary: £65000 - £90,000 pa + car allowance + excellent benefits

Santander UK welcomes applications from all sections of the community