The Vacancy
Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity
Back more people. Strengthen what matters. Make an impact.
At Aldermore, we’re on a mission to back more people to go for it - in life and in business. And to do that brilliantly, we need strong, independent assurance at the heart of everything we do.
That’s where you come in.
As an Audit Manager within Group Internal Audit (GIA), you’ll play a key role in helping the Group achieve its objectives through insightful, risk-based assurance. You’ll deliver meaningful audits that don’t just identify risk, they drive smarter decisions, stronger controls and better outcomes for our customers, and have visibility right up to board level.
This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about influence, insight and impact.
To act as an ambassador of the Bank’s vision to; Back more people to go for it in life and in business.
What will your day look like?
1. Develop a strong understanding of the Aldermore business, strategy, and risk landscape to inform the annual audit plan, including coverage of new and emerging risks.
2. Lead and deliver financial, conduct, and operational audits in line with GIA methodology and IIA standards, ensuring timely, high-quality execution within budget.
3. Produce clear, impactful reports that identify root causes and support the business in implementing practical, sustainable improvements to the control environment.
4. Oversee issue validation and drive timely, effective resolution of audit findings to ensure controls are embedded and operating effectively.
5. Present key findings to senior stakeholders, highlighting significant risks, control weaknesses, and emerging themes while building strong, trusted relationships across the business.
6. Support the wider Internal Audit function by contributing to advisory projects, promoting a professional and independent culture, and coaching junior colleagues.
What do we expect from you?
7. Expert in internal audit methodologies, with strong data analytics skills.
8. Solid grasp of UK regulation and PRA/FCA priorities, including conduct risk, operational resilience, third-party risk, and consumer duty.
9. Understanding of IT general controls and technology risks (IT audit experience desirable but not essential).
10. Proactive, self-starter who works independently and drives results.
11. Strong analytical, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
12. Minimum 3 years post-qualification audit experience in financial services/banking (internal or external) with a relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/IIA).
13. Experience in prudential or conduct audits, assessing controls, compliance, and customer outcomes.
What can you expect from us?
14. A hybrid working policy, 2 days per week onsite in any of our offices.
15. The role is flexible and can be based at any of our offices in Cardiff, Manchester, London, or Reading.
16. A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
17. A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress.
18. A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
19. And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Let us tell you a bit about us
We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.
We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.
Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.
Behaviour Framework
Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.
The Benefits
As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.
Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:
20. Discretionary bonus scheme
21. Aviva Digital GP
22. Bus And Tram Benefit
23. Employee Assistance Programme
24. Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
25. Flu Jab Vouchers
26. Group Income Protection
27. Life Assurance
28. Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
29. Microsoft Discounts
30. Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
31. Toothfairy
32. Your Workplace Pension
33. Hybrid Working
34. Critical Illness
35. Cycle To Work
36. Dental Insurance
37. Give As You Earn
38. Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
39. Octopus Electric Vehicles
40. Save Our Planet
41. Season Ticket Loan
42. Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
43. Technology
44. Wearable Technology
45. Wellbeing App
46. Will Writing
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