Audit Manager II - Professional Practices | S3 | Internal Audit

An exciting opportunity exists within our diverse and challenging Santander Internal Audit team. As a member of the Internal Audit department, we want you to support Santander in realising its purpose and strategic goals through our vision, 'Internal Audit, Assuring the Future'. As part of the Professional Practice team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the audit teams to deliver high quality audits and drive the continuous improvement of the department. The difference you'll make:

• Supporting the continuous improvement of the function, in a fast-evolving environment
• Facilitating change to transform the way we work, by developing and embracing innovative solutions, including the use of data and digital tools to change the way we work
• Maintaining the Internal Audit Methodology and supporting guidance that encompasses industry best practice as well as meeting the expectations of our stakeholders
• Developing and delivering the quality assurance strategy and plan which provides assurance over all aspects of the department
• Creating and delivering training to support the on-going development of knowledge and skills
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Internal Audit Plan
  
  These are the essential requirements you need to be successful in this role:
• Proven track record in external / internal audit including experience of performing internal audits and / or quality assurance reviews of internal audits
• An in-depth knowledge of Internal Audit Standards and their application
• Organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to influence and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Working knowledge of digital and data tools and techniques
It would also be nice for you to have:
• Experience in the financial services industry and its regulatory framework
• Hold a relevant professional qualification
What else you need to know: This role is based in Milton Keynes. We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

We're happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process. If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these. Inclusion: At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. How we'll reward you. As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services.