OakNorth
Financial Services
HeadofInternalAudit
“Head of Internal Audit at OakNorth. Skills: Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Risk. Lead Internal Audit function. Provide independent assurance”
Industry & Context.
Analytical capabilities; Problem-solving capabilities; Assess complex risk environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years internal audit experience, Senior leadership experience, UK banking regulation knowledge, PRA/FCA expectations knowledge, SYSC requirements knowledge, Credit risk audit experience, Operational risk audit experience, Technology risk audit experience, Regulatory risk audit experience, AI governance familiarity, Model risk management familiarity, Data governance familiarity, Technology risk frameworks familiarity, Co-sourced audit relationship management experience
Nice to Have
US regulations knowledge, Federal Reserve expectations knowledge, NYDFS expectations knowledge
What You'll Do.
Lead Internal Audit function
Provide independent assurance
Develop Audit Risk Assessment
Deliver Internal Audit plan
Oversee risk-based audits
Oversee advisory work
Ensure compliance with regulations
Understand data and technology
Understand emerging AI risks
Understand SME lending risks
Manage Internal Audit function
Maintain understanding of risks
Lead continuous improvement
Provide independent oversight
Ensure sufficient expertise
Build stakeholder relationships
Work with Assurance CoE
Define Audit Universe
Develop annual audit plan
Lead audit planning process
Coordinate audit execution
Ensure adequate audit coverage
Oversee audits across Bank
Ensure audit activities comply
Present written audit results
Provide practical recommendations
Ensure timely remediation
Lead legal entity governance audits
Lead regulatory compliance audits
Maintain engagement with Audit Committee
Maintain engagement with regulators
Maintain engagement with senior leadership
Ensure Internal Audit operates in line
Manage co-sourced audit providers
Oversee effective use of specialists
Manage co-sourced service budgets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with CRO; Work with second line teams; Collaborate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Present clearly; Board-level reporting
Process & Methodology
Audit planning, Scoping, Staffing, Audit programme definition
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