Internal Audit Director

Come and lead our way. Are you our new Internal Audit Director? We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Internal Audit Director to join our team and spearhead our internal audit function. As the Internal Audit Director, you will be a pivotal member of our UK leadership team. Your responsibilities will include delivering independent and objective internal audit activities, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. In this critical role, you will provide independent assurance to the UK market management team regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will have the flexibility to work from any of our UK offices, with the added benefit of hybrid working. Travel to our other UK offices will be required as needed. Are you ready to take on this challenge and lead our way? What you will do: Drive Intrum internal audit strategy, outlining key objectives and review areas to highlight improvement areas, working with Global Internal Audit team to ensure all findings are reported and monitored effectively. Develop and execute a risk based Intrum UK Internal audit plan which maximises performance whilst controlling risk. Design and oversight of the annual audit plan, structured around audit engagement In accordance with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and the Internal Audit Charter. Provide independent assurance regarding the organisations risk management, governance and internal audit frameworks to ensure they are operating effectively. Build strong effective, relationships with key stakeholders and engage stakeholders on audit delivery, risk management and the control environment. Keep pace with external regulations, internal audit best practice and any thought leadership and emerging governance, risk management and control processes associated with Intrum UK. Promote risk management and control awareness through proactive coaching with our stakeholders and development activities in our teams. Devoted to the FCA principle of Consumer Duty, by ensuring we are driving good customer outcomes across all aspects of services that have potential to impact our customers. This role is registered under the Senior Managers Certification Regime within the UK. The role holder is responsible for meeting the requirements of this regime. What we're looking for: Extensive experience and knowledge in Internal Audit within financial services. Significant experience in leading an Audit function operating across the UK in both secured and unsecured markets, alongside being familiar with the regulatory regime able to demonstrate what good looks like. Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Significant experience in communicating and managing regulatory relationships. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to process complex information and optimise solutions. Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. High level of integrity and ethical standards. Internal audit or accounting qualification How to apply: If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right experience, please send your English CV via the "apply button". Are you curious and have some questions? You're welcome to contact "our recruitment team for more information. At Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If a person with disabilities is put at a disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact Intrum Talent Acquisition team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. About Intrum: Intrum is the industry-leading provider of credit management services across 20 markets in Europe. By helping companies to get paid and support people with their late payments, Intrum leads the way to a sound economy and plays a critical role in society at large. Intrum has circa 10,000 dedicated professionals who serve around 80,000 companies across Europe. At Intrum we consider everybody to be a leader. We lead ourselves when collaborate to meet the needs of our clients and customers. We are all accountable to our actions as well as trust and care for each other. This makes us all leaders, independent of role or responsibility, and this is reflected in our 3 leadership principles: Deliver Impact, Inspire Trust and Embrace Growth. We are an equal opportunities employer and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We will conduct credit, fraud, criminal record, right to work and reference checks as part of our pre-employment screening. You should not be bankrupt, have any outstanding county court judgments on your credit file. You must not have excessive default balances and any outstanding debt will be considered on a case-by-case basis. (Strictly No Recruitment Agencies Please)