Audit Manager

PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. The GIA function has three main IA teams across - Financial Risk and Corporate Functions, - Technology, Transformation and Operations; and, - Customer and Products each of which have a separate Head of Function reporting directly to the Group Head of Internal Audit. We are currently recruiting for Managers either across the Financial Risk and Corporate Functions team. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver an effective internal audit service to PTSB, with a particular emphasis on Financial Risk & Corporate Functions and contribute to the banks Internal Audit Opinion. This will be achieved by leading Financial Risk & Corporate Functions audit engagements and providing independent assurance over the adequacy, effectiveness and sustainability of the Banks key governance, risk management and control processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering effective end to end audit engagements, including the completion of audit reports with high impact audit findings and associated actions and interactions with all areas of the Bank including Senior Stakeholders. Responsibilities will also extend to the audit Follow-up Process (Issue Assurance) and the remediation of action plans from previous audit engagements, in addition to other ad-hoc initiatives in support of the Head of Internal Audits strategic agenda. Responsibilities: Execute each audit and conduct issue management and issue assurance in line with GIA Audit Methodology. Apply effective project management to the execution of audits that contribute to the wider audit opinion, in a manner that is consistent with Group Internal Audit methodologies and processes as well as meeting quality standards and stakeholder expectations, including performing root cause analysis of control issues; Demonstrate a professional approach to auditing and a knowledge of governance, risk management and control, particularly in the context of Financial Risk and Corporate Functions areas (HR, Legal, Co-Sec, Risk, Finance, Sustainability and Corporate affairs) and across key Financial risks types such as Credit, Liquidity and Funding, Model, Compliance and Regulatory risks.; Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory, legislative and industry standard requirements and risks as well as the specific risks which are inherent to your area. Build and maintain a strong functional audit team through effective training, coaching and team building. Build strength within the current team through development and robust performance management, mentoring and where necessary recruitment. Work in a collective manner building and managing internal and external relationships to deliver on the challenging objectives set. Continuously strengthen relationships with all stakeholders, harnessing key connections and associations within and outside PTSB. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior management; Be highly organised and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-task and multi-focus environment; Excellent analytical skills, with proven ability to interpret complex information; A strong understanding of governance, risk management and control; and with knowledge of industry initiatives and professional best practice gained from either a risk, change management, Retail Banking and Banking products, risk management, finance, and regulatory risk perspective and / or similar related discipline; An ability to look at risk in a holistic manner across the business understanding interdependencies and trade-offs; Ability to inspire and motivate the team to perform at a high level in a changing and fast paced environment, with changing priorities and time pressures. This is a permanent position in St. Stephens Green (Hybrid). Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.