Group Head of Internal Audit

Group Head of Internal Audit

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare | Hybrid Working

Benefits: Very competitive salary and overall benefits package

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit leader to join an international banking group in a senior, Group-level position.

This is a strategic role with responsibility for Internal Audit across international operations, working closely with executive management, the Board and Audit Committee to provide independent assurance across governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

A key attraction is the opportunity to build and shape the Group Internal Audit function from the ground up, establishing the audit framework, developing the team and helping support the Group’s continued international growth.

The Role

• Establish, lead and develop the Group Internal Audit function across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and risk-based audit plan.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with executive management, the Board and Audit Committee, presenting audit findings, key risks and recommendations.
• Lead audits across banking operations, finance, payments, treasury, custody and wider financial services activities.
• Assess the effectiveness of AML/CFT, financial crime, sanctions and regulatory control frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses, recommend improvements and monitor remediation actions.
• Build and develop a high-performing Internal Audit team as the function grows.
• Ensure the audit programme evolves in line with business growth, emerging risks and regulatory requirements across international operations.

About You

• Significant experience in Internal Audit within banking, financial services or a similarly regulated financial institution.
• Proven experience leading an Internal Audit function or managing senior-level audit responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of financial services governance, risk management, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Experience engaging with senior executives, Boards and Audit Committees.
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions would be a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A relevant degree and professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CISA.

Important: This is a financial services Internal Audit leadership role, with a focus on banking, governance, risk, controls and regulatory assurance. It is not an IT Audit specialist position.

The Opportunity

• A senior Group-level role with international responsibility.
• The opportunity to establish and shape the Internal Audit function.
• Direct exposure to executive management, the Board and Audit Committee.
• A growing international banking environment with scope to build and develop a team.
• Market Leading Competitive remuneration and benefits, including company-funded pension, private healthcare and a wellness contribution.
• Hybrid working and support for ongoing professional development.

If you are an experienced financial services audit professional looking for a genuine opportunity to shape a Group-level function, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Reach out to mark@savvirecruitment for more info.