VP Internal Audit

We are partnering with an established financial services organization seeking an experienced Vice President, Business Audit to join its Internal Audit function. This is a senior, hands-on position offering broad audit coverage across multiple business and control functions, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to manage and develop audit professionals. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee end-to-end internal audits, including risk assessment, planning, execution, reporting and issue validation. Manage a diverse audit portfolio covering areas such as Third-Party Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, Operations and Corporate Functions. Review audit workpapers, findings and deliverables, ensuring quality and adherence to internal audit methodology. Provide leadership, coaching and development to audit team members while remaining actively involved in audit delivery. Build relationships with senior stakeholders, communicate audit findings and challenge the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls. Support audit planning, continuous monitoring and reporting to senior management and governance committees. Ideal Background Established Internal Audit professional at VP, Senior Audit Manager or equivalent level within financial services. Strong experience managing complex audits across the full audit lifecycle. Broad audit exposure across different business areas, with the ability to quickly understand new subject matters. Experience supervising, mentoring or developing audit professionals; direct line-management experience is advantageous but not essential. Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills, with the confidence to challenge senior management. CPA, CIA or equivalent qualification preferred.