1. Plan, lead and deliver a portfolio of complex audit assignments in line with Internal Audit methodology, professional standards and agreed budgets and timescales.
2. Lead audit engagements, including managing and coaching junior team members and co-source auditors.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed of audit progress and emerging issues.
4. Produce high-quality audit documentation, including scopes, working papers and clear, impactful audit reports.
5. Present concise and insightful audit findings to senior management and agree pragmatic, risk-based actions.
6. Track and follow up audit actions to ensure timely and effective implementation.
7. Act with integrity, professional courage and in line with Individual Conduct Standards and Consumer Duty expectations.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional who is confident leading audits in a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical audit expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills, enabling them to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels. You will be pragmatic, commercially aware and aligned to SJP’s culture and values, with a genuine interest in improving business processes and outcomes.
Skills & Experience:
Essential Criteria:
8. Professional qualification in Accountancy or Internal Audit ( ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent).
9. Strong experience delivering internal or external audits within financial services or another regulated environment.
10. Sound knowledge of internal audit methodology, risk management and control frameworks.
11. Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage the performance of colleagues during engagements.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings to senior management.
Desirable Criteria
13. Hands-on experience using data analytics within an audit environment.
14. Prior exposure to large, complex organisations or group structures.
15. Experience working with co-sourced or third-party audit providers.
16. Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations and Consumer Duty in practice.
What's in it for you?
We reward youfor the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
17. Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
18. Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
19. 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.