Interim Internal Audit Manager (Conduct & Operational Audits)

Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid - 1-2 days in the office per week based on audit requirements)Contract Type: Interim (Maternity Cover)Salary: £60,000 - £70,000Sector: Financial Services

Our Yorkshire-based client is currently seeking an experienced Interim Internal Audit Manager to join their team, providing maternity cover within the internal audit function. This is a critical role focused on delivering conduct and operational audits across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end audits, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting.
• Evaluate key customer-facing and operational processes and controls.
• Ensure audits are aligned with relevant FCA regulatory frameworks, including CONC, DISP, SYSC, and the Consumer Duty requirements.
• Provide clear, concise reporting and recommendations to senior management.
• Influence and engage with key stakeholders across the business to drive improvements in governance, risk management, and controls.

About You:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in conduct and operational audits, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant FCA regulations and an appreciation of conduct risk.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, customer-centric organisation while supporting a key internal audit function during a maternity leave period.