Head of Internal Audit

My client, a regulated financial services company based in Dublin 2 is seeking to appoint a PCF-13 Head of Internal Audit to lead its independent Internal Audit function.

This is a senior leadership appointment within a growing and highly regulated environment, offering strong Board exposure and the opportunity to shape audit strategy within a complex financial services business.

The successful candidate will operate as the designated PCF-13 and work closely with the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, Executive Committee, regulators and senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the independent Internal Audit function in line with CBI requirements

• Developing and executing a risk-based audit plan

• Providing independent assurance across governance, risk and controls

• Delivering audit reporting and annual opinions to the Audit & Risk Committee

• Managing relationships with regulators and external assurance providers

• Leading and developing the Internal Audit team

Ideal Background:

• 7+ years’ internal audit experience within regulated financial services

• Strong knowledge of CBI regulations and Fitness & Probity requirements

• Experience in banking, lending, servicing or broader financial services

• Previous leadership experience within Internal Audit, Risk or Compliance

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA preferred

• Strong stakeholder management and Board-level communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking a high-profile leadership role within a growing regulated business.