Audit Director - Prudential and Credit Risk

Company Description

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally.  We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities.  This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale.  We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

Job Description

As the Audit Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our financial processes whilst driving continuous improvement in our risk management practices.You will use your deep knowledge of Prudential and Credit Risk to shape Internal Audit's approach to financial risk whilst taking complex financial concepts and turning them into practical insights that drive real change at all levels across the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives in Prudential, Financial and Credit risk
• Lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Plan, execute, and oversee complex audit engagements across various business units and functions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements to mitigate risks
• Collaborate with senior management to address audit findings and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports to the Board  and executive leadership
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in auditing and risk management
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Contribute to the development of risk assessment methodologies and audit tools

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally from within the Big 4
• Circa 8 years of experience in audit or assurance, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role and a strong focus on Prudential and Credit Risk
• Previous experience of working within a corporate or commercial banking environment is essential
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing and developing high-performing audit teams
• In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, practices, and regulatory requirements
• Strong expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Outstanding project management abilities, including the capacity to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proven experience in strategic planning and implementing process improvements
• Proficiency in utilizing audit management software and data analytics tools

Additional Information

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done