Chief Internal Auditor (Fintech)

TL;DR

Chief Internal Auditor (Fintech): Leading the internal audit strategy and governance for Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets with an accent on risk management, regulatory oversight, and Board-level engagement. Focus on shaping high-impact audit plans, ensuring compliance in complex markets, and providing independent assurance to executive leadership.

Location: Must be based in the UK with a hybrid work pattern (at least 40% time in London, Bristol, or Edinburgh offices).

Company

A leading UK financial services group transforming its digital and data capabilities to serve 28 million customers.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership for Group Audit activity across all LBCM entities and jurisdictions.
• Shape and deliver a risk-focused, forward-looking audit plan aligned with business strategy.
• Present audit conclusions, risk themes, and remediation status to the LBCM Audit Committee and Board.
• Assess the identification and escalation of significant risks within the corporate markets environment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing audit team capable of operating in complex financial markets.
• Maintain constructive relationships with regulators and ensure adherence to governance standards.

Requirements

• Extensive senior-level audit and risk experience within financial services.
• Proven track record of operating effectively at Board and Executive level.
• Deep knowledge of Markets products, key risks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of SMF accountability and legal entity governance.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, concise outputs against demanding schedules.
• Excellent communication skills for formal governance settings and Board-ready reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.
• Flexible benefits package adaptable to personal lifestyle.