Audit Manager Prudential Financial Risk Audit
Were a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.Were looking for an Audit Manager to join our growing internal audit team covering Financial Risk including Credit, Market, Model risk, Capital & Liquidity areas across Starling.
Youll be responsible for the audit plan in key areas across Finance, Tax & Treasury, Model and Market & Credit risk.You will support the Group Head of Internal Audit (SMF5) and Director of Business Audit, and will be expected to present your work to the Executive team and the Board Audit Committee.You will help Starlings Senior Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of Starling as it continues on its growth path and delivers fantastic products and services.You will support and report directly to the Director of Business Audit.
You will also have significant exposure across Starling, including Senior Management and Board-level Committees. This role is open to candidates based in either London or Cardiff. Travel to London office will be required on an occasional basis.Your responsibilities will include:Delivery of the internal audit plan across Financial Risk areas, with the support of Starlings in-house team and co-source providersProvide insightful and impactful reporting to help the Executive and the Board challenge the controls activities of the first two lines of defenceProvide the necessary support, guidance and challenge in a constructive manner to support sustainable growth and in ensuring appropriate outcomes for our customersEngagement with Regulators and relevant industry bodiesMentor colleagues and work as a member of the broader 3LoD teamContribute to the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Strategy and help to deliver strategic change across the internal audit teamContribute to the Data Analytics Strategy delivering increased levels of DAConduct continuous monitoring activities across key areas assigned to you and provide insight and contributions into Executive and Board ReportingMinimum criteriaIdeally around 10+ years of experience within internal or external audit within a professional services or financial Institution regulated by the PRA and FCA within 1LOD, 2LOD or 3LOD Internal Audit functionExperience in delivering audits across a broad range of Prudential, Financial Risk and Regulatory audit experience ideally within another Financial Institution regulated by the PRA and FCA is essentialRelationship management and influencing skills with colleaguesThe ability to challenge in a positive manner and to articulate balanced opinionsAbility to juggle multiple priorities and overcome challenges while working within timelinesSelf-starter and can-do approach with a level of flexibility to adapt to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environmentAble to work collaboratively in a team environment and confident with agile ways of workingExcellent attention to detail and highly organisedThe desire and drive to learn, develop and create a positive impact as part of a growing internal audit functionStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a teamStrong technical understanding of the workings of Finance, Tax and Treasury within the banking industry is essentialDesirable criteriaRelevant degree (e.g. Business, Accounting or Finance) and a professional certification or industry accreditation (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA)A good understanding of the 2025 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) Internal Audit Code of PracticeExperience with audit software and data analytics for internal audit functions is preferred but not essential