Audit Manager (payments)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing financial services consultancy and play a key role in the development of its Payments Audit practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional with strong payments and regulatory experience to lead client engagements, develop a team and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The Role The Audit Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of audit and assurance engagements, providing clients with practical regulatory advice and helping them meet their compliance obligations. The role will combine technical audit expertise with team leadership, client relationship management and business development responsibilities.

Key responsibilities will include

Leading multiple compliance audit engagements and providing practical recommendations. Managing, coaching and developing junior team members. Reviewing and challenging clients' governance, systems and controls. Providing clear, commercially focused regulatory advice.

Overseeing onsite and remote audit activities, including assessments and reporting. Building strong client relationships and supporting the development of regulatory strategies. Keeping up to date with relevant regulatory changes and industry developments.

Supporting business development activities, identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and the wider practice. Representing the business at relevant industry events and networking opportunities. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be an experienced audit professional with a strong understanding of the payments or wider financial services sector, alongside the ability to lead teams and build trusted client relationships.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: At least five years' relevant auditing experience within a similar industry or environment. Experience across areas such as financial crime, information security, Consumer Duty and safeguarding.

Previous line management experience. A strong understanding of compliance frameworks, industry best practice and FCA regulatory expectations. The ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders and driving change. Strong project management skills and experience leading client engagements. A proactive approach to business development and growing client relationships.

The Rewards Competitive salary (up to £75K) Hybrid working (3 days from home) Excellent benefits Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and challenging engagements The opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing practice To apply for this Audit Manager job, click the link below or contact Laura Haggan at Artemis Human Capital for a confidential conversation.

Skills

Internal Audit external audit Compliance

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