Lead Internal Auditor

1 week ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom MI5 - The Security Service Full time

Job Overview

Flexible Work Arrangements: We recognize the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and provide adaptable working options tailored to your preferences. This position includes the possibility of remote work, allowing for up to one day per week from home. Whether you seek full-time or part-time employment (minimum of three days per week), we aim to accommodate your flexibility needs.

About Our Organization

MI5, MI6, and GCHQ represent the UK's Intelligence Services. Our collective mission is to protect the citizens, interests, and businesses of Britain from a variety of threats, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organized crime. By collaborating across our essential missions, you will contribute to national security in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and success for all.

Position Details

We currently have openings for Senior Internal Auditors within our dynamic and supportive Internal Audit and Consultancy division. As a valued business partner to the Intelligence Services, we safeguard value, provide insights, and cultivate talent and future leaders. We take pride in delivering high-quality and impactful services while continuously seeking innovative opportunities. This role offers challenging, diverse, and meaningful work that is unique to our field.

We are in search of seasoned Senior Internal Auditors to assist the Deputy Head of Internal Audit. You will be responsible for managing and executing internal audit assurance and advisory tasks across various areas within MI5, MI6, and GCHQ. This includes engaging with topics that are distinct to the intelligence community, such as evaluations of mission-critical capabilities and compliance with the legal frameworks governing our operations.

Your contributions will have a significant impact. You will deliver high-quality assurance, advisory, and investigative services that enhance our risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks. Your work will encompass a range of complex audits and assignments, from leading a small team to execute a project to conducting independent reviews while adhering to quality, budget, and timeline expectations. There may also be opportunities to mentor and guide trainees and newly qualified internal auditors, supporting their professional development.

This position is based in various locations, and the ability to travel within the UK is essential, with potential for occasional international travel.

Candidate Profile

You will possess the ability to quickly comprehend and assess business arrangements, demonstrating effective communication skills to engage with personnel at all organizational levels, including senior stakeholders. Your experience will vary based on your area of expertise:

  • Senior Internal Auditor – Generalist: A broad internal audit background with experience in auditing diverse corporate and operational sectors.
  • Senior Internal Auditor – Technology: A comprehensive technology background, particularly valued for expertise in cyber security, ITGC, change management, technology infrastructure, cloud computing, and service management. Experience in data governance, privacy, and security is essential, along with a passion for staying updated on emerging technologies.

Regardless of your audit specialization, you will have a strong and demonstrable background in internal audit and risk management within the public or private sector. A relevant professional qualification (IIA, CCAB, or equivalent) is required, with CISA or equivalent being desirable for technology-focused auditors.

Your experience should include conducting complex, high, and medium-risk internal audits, with confidence in navigating ambiguity and complexity. You will be knowledgeable in applying audit testing methodologies, data analysis, root cause analysis, and possess strong report writing capabilities. This includes evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of control processes while continuously seeking improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

Demonstrable people management experience is crucial, with the ability to lead small teams in delivering a portfolio of audit assignments, managing competing priorities, and executing audit work promptly and to high standards. Engaging and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders is vital, including the ability to communicate effectively and influence change collaboratively.

A proactive approach is essential, as you will need to identify methods to enhance internal audit capabilities and operational processes.

Experience with data analytics, including SQL and/or VBA Excel for data querying, as well as familiarity with data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, or Power BI, is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience in providing assurance over change and transformation initiatives is also beneficial.

Professional Development

In alignment with our commitment to developing talent and future leaders, this role will include significant development opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting you in obtaining the professional qualifications necessary for career advancement within Internal Audit. This encompasses access to relevant training programs, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

From the outset, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor to assist you in navigating your new role and integrating seamlessly into our team. Your line manager will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout your tenure, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed. Additionally, you will have access to robust internal communities and support networks that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Mentorship is a key aspect of our development strategy.

You will have the chance to connect with experienced mentors who can provide valuable insights and guidance for your professional growth. These mentors, along with your colleagues, will help you establish a solid foundation for a successful career in Internal Audit within the Intelligence Services.

Compensation and Benefits

You will receive a competitive starting salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave, increasing to 30 days after five years of service, plus additional public and privilege holidays.
  • Recognition opportunities through our employee performance scheme.
  • Flexible working options, subject to business requirements.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan for travel.
  • Excellent pension scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Facilities such as subsidized gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at select locations).
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.

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