Senior Auditor – Internal Audit & Risk Assurance
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

What if your next audit role gave you more than just a portfolio of clients?
If it gave you access to complex challenges in financial services and beyond —while still offering the freedom to grow, to learn, and to have your voice heard, would you be interested?

We’re working with a global consultancy that doesn’t just deliver audits—it shapes how clients think about risk, resilience, and opportunity. They’re looking for Senior Auditors who want to move beyond checklists and frameworks, and into work that actually influences decisions at the board level.

This isn’t just about following methodology. It’s about understanding where the real risks live, how to challenge stakeholders with credibility, and how to guide clients toward solutions that stick.

What you’ll be doing
Leading and delivering audits and assurance reviews across regulated industries—financial services, fintech, and insurance, among them
Helping scope and shape engagements so they’re focused on what matters most
Building trust with senior stakeholders while surfacing insights that drive action
Coaching juniors and creating an environment where learning is shared, not siloed
Flexing between on-site, hybrid, or remote work—depending on your clients and your preferences

Who you are
Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA, IIA or equivalent), with at least 1–3 years of experience
Confident in internal audit or risk assurance, ideally gained in consultancy /professional services (perhaps you’ve then moved to the financial services industry in a risk / compliance / audit role, this would be a big plus)
Experienced, or at least highly interested, in financial services—banking, insurance, asset management
A strong communicator who can win trust quickly and explain technical issues simply
Willing to travel occasionally within the UK when it adds value

What’s on offer
Work with a respected consultancy known for integrity, innovation, and inclusive leadership
Structured career development and mentoring, plus technical training to keep you ahead of the curve
Flexible working that respects your life outside of work
The chance to influence—not just report. To be listened to—not overlooked.

Here’s the real question: do you want your next audit role to be another rung on the ladder, or the move that lets you reshape how you’re seen as a professional?

Partner-level roles are open to those who want to deliver, with proven examples of individuals being fast-tracked to Manager, Senior Manager, and junior Partner.
If it’s the latter, this is worth a conversation.

Apply today—or reach out for a confidential chat to see if it feels right.
We are expecting a high level of interest in this role, and whilst we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we will review all applications.

The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an accountancy qualified Internal Audit Lead to join their London team.

This is an ideal position if you have 2 plus years Internal Audit Lead experience in a small – mid sized banking or asset management environment and some people managerial experience or Risk Assurance / Internal Audit experience from a Consultancy or Big 4 at the manager level.

You will work closely with the Head of Audit and small team of 4 and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand.

Audits will cover all areas of the firm, therefore broad audit fieldwork experience across back, middle and front office operations is ideal. However, key area of risk for the bank are: Treasury, Financial Crime, Institutional lending and Trade Finance. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of these product areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning and execution of audits
• Direct management of two staff members and external resources on a day-to-day basis
• Acting as a deputy for the Head of Audit when required

What You Offer:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Internal Audit or Risk Assurance
• Team lead and / or management experience
• Background in Banking or Investment Management
• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, or ACCA
• Bachelor’s degree
• Full UK Visa (Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable)

Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

MUST HAVE:

• 2 years minimum Internal Audit or Risk Assurance.
• Team Management and Audit lead experience.
• Banking or Investment Management experience.
• ACA, IIA or ACCA.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Full UK Visa (the firm are unable to sponsor visas).

Apply for more information or an informal conversation.

The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an enthusiastic and bright recent or part qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to join their London team.

This is an ideal position if you are a qualified Senior Associate from an Audit or Risk Assurance team in a large practice or global corporate firm looking for a more strategically important role within an investment bank.

You will work closely with the Head of Audit and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. Working both independently and with like minded team members you will review interesting product lines from: Treasury, Corporate Credit, FX trading, and Private Banking to Risk and Compliance operations, within the London offices (and remotely on global Audits).

Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

MUST HAVE:

• 1-5 years Internal Audit or Risk Assurance experience (External Audit also considered)
• Financial Services (preferred) OR non FS experience from a practice or large global firm
• ACA or ACCA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Full UK Visa

Apply to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search and Selection Ltd for more information or an informal conversation.

Investment Management Audit – Small Team, Global Firm, London

I’m representing an EMEA Head of Audit at a Global Active Investment Manager seeking a considerate and bright professionally qualified CA to join their London team. It’s ideal for a qualified Senior Associate looking to move from a Assurance or Risk team in a Big4 firm or an experienced accountancy qualified audit /risk /or controls professional within retail financial services or large non fs corporate looking for a move to an investment / wholesale firm.

You will enjoy an open and honest dialogue with high level stakeholders and team members and work across all product lines, asset classes, and operational areas within the London offices and be involved in planning and scoping audits.

Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Unfortunately this client are unable to sponsor VISA’s or accept spousal visas, therefore you must be a UK citizen or have an unrestricted UK Visa to apply.

Apply to Paul Stanbridge for more information or an informal conversation.

We are expecting a high degree of interest in this role and unfortunately won’t be able to reply to all applicants.

Good work life balance with a family orientated consultancy firm offering Internal Audit and SOX assurance services (any corporate sector)

MUST HAVE – SOX –  RISK ASSURANCE / INTERNAL AUDIT – CORPORATE BLUE CHIP EXP. – TEAM LEADERSHIP

This is an excellent role for a Risk Assurance or Internal Audit professional with a Big 4 background, looking for a more reasonable work / life balance. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment at a firm with an excellent retention record and offer good promotion prospects if you seek career advancement.

You will manage a team and also your own corporate client work, and be involved in management of the division. The successful candidate will:

• enjoy audit testing and managing audit staff
• have good client facing skills
• have many years large corporate experience as a consultant or as an employee
• have many years risk assurance / internal audit / or controls experience
• have excellent knowledge of SOX controls
• have managed a small team in a consultancy environment

The firm may be open to sponsoring a VISA if you meet the above criteria and are UK based. Work from Home and Flexible Working is offered.

Please forward your details before 04 Nov 2022 to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search + Selection Ltd

Smaller Capital Markets firm based in London have a rare opportunity for an Audit VP to join the team.

This global financial services firm offering prime services and a broad range of client products: Vanilla and exotic Capital Markets, Asset Management, Prop trading, Algo trading, ECM, DCM, Corporate Banking, seek a well presented professional with good critical thinking skills and experience in technical Capital Markets Audit.

Qualified Accountant or equivalent preferred (front office / sales experience with controls audit or risk also considered).

You must have a stable career history and be interested in a long term career opportunity within an interesting and supportive firm.

UK passport holder only.

Strategic controls for high-risk operations of Global Financial Services Firm

If you are a newly qualified accountant (or equivalent) from a leading practice or consulting firm with experience in either Risk Management, Assurance, Internal Audit, Controls or Accounting for large corporate client accounts, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join a global brand with very strong career prospects.

As part of a team of like-minded professionals, you will be responsible for reviewing designated higher risk operations across front, middle and back office functions, report your findings and develop recommendations on mitigating controls weaknesses with your stakeholders. You will gain senior-level exposure across the firm, working alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be given in house training and benefit from sponsored ongoing professional development.

You do not need prior financial services but it is advantageous.

To apply you must have:

• Large corporate firm / client experience
• Audit, Internal Audit, Accounting, Controls or Risk experience
• Good academic record
• Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CA, CFA etc
• A full UK Visa

Apply to Paul Stanbridge with your CV to be considered for the role.

Strategic controls for high-risk operations of Global Financial Services Firm

If you are a newly qualified accountant (or equivalent) from a leading practice or consulting firm with experience in either Risk Management, Assurance, Internal Audit, Controls or Accounting for large corporate client accounts, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join a global brand with very strong career prospects in London, Edinburgh, and the US

As part of a team of like-minded professionals, you will be responsible for reviewing designated higher risk operations across the front, middle and back office, report your findings and develop recommendations on mitigating controls weaknesses with your stakeholders. You will gain senior-level exposure across the firm, working alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be given in house training and benefit from sponsored ongoing professional development.

You do not need prior financial services but it is advantageous.

To apply you must have:

• large corporate experience
• Audit, Internal Audit, Accounting, Controls or Risk experience
• Good academic record
• Full / part qualified ACCA, ACA, CA, CFA etc
• A UK or EU passport

Apply to Paul Stanbridge with your CV to be considered for the role.

For ambitious individuals with c.1-4 years post qualification experience of audit / risk controls of financial services businesses across either Global Markets, Banking, or Asset Management. We have multiple opportunities across Global Tier One Banks and SME Investment clients.

If you have:

1. Recent Internal Audit experience, Big 4 or Risk Assurance/ External Audit experience.
2. An ACCA / ACA or equivalent Diploma.

AND experience of opperations in one of the following business streams:

• Global Markets: Sales and Trading; FX, Fixed Income, Rates, Traded Credit, Equities, Derivatives, Commodities, Broking
• Corporate Banking: Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Loans, M&A, Origination, Treasury Solutions, Custody & Settlements
• Risk or Quant: Market Risk, Ops Risk, Credit Risk, Modelling or Quant
• Asset Management; Institutional or Private client Investment Management, Fund Management, Hedge Fund, Asset Services

Apply to us with a copy of your CV.

If you would like to know more about these opportunities or for an informal discussion about their suitability to your career goals, please contact Paul Stanbridge.

You must have a relevant VISA to work in the UK.

We are receiving a lot of interest in these roles and may not be able to reply to all applicants.