COO of Internal Audit providing operational leadership for a major financial group. Ensuring high-performance and transformation of Internal Audit processes.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the operational leadership, enablement and execution excellence of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) function.
Ensure that Internal Audit operates as a high‑performing, future‑ready assurance function.
Act as the operational deputy and strategic partner to the Group Chief Audit Executive.
Own and continuously enhance the Internal Audit operating model.
Oversee the end‑to‑end execution of the Internal Audit plan.
Drive simplification, standardisation and scalability across audit practices.
Translate the Internal Audit strategy into an executable operational roadmap.
Lead strategic change and transformation initiatives within Internal Audit.
Requirements
Extensive experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Assurance or related governance roles within a complex financial services environment.
Proven executive‑level experience leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams.
Strong operating model design, execution and transformation capability.
Deep understanding of Internal Audit standards, governance and regulatory expectations.
Demonstrated financial management and budget ownership experience.
Professional qualification (e.g. CA(SA), CIA, CISA or equivalent) is desirable.
Experience with audit technology, data analytics or digital transformation is desirable.
Exposure to multi‑geography or group‑level operating models is desirable.
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