What is the opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise Capability Team, which is a core part of GIA. The Enterprise Capability Team is comprised of audit professionals, and work closely with Risk Specialists and Heads of Audit to deliver audits across the Group. The Audit Specialist will have the opportunity to work across all Divisions and all risks, which will allow them to broaden their experience, or indeed to focus in a core area or risk.

We are looking for a high calibre candidate with internal audit experience and a passion for wanting to make a difference!

In this role, you will:

• Support Audit Lead in scoping and planning audit engagements to meet the objectives as outlined in the Group Audit Committee approved audit plan.
• Evaluate internal controls and processes through the planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements.
• Perform audit engagements to a high standard and ensure they are delivered in line with budget and reporting deadlines.
• Keep Audit Lead advised of the status of audit engagements, ensuring any delays or changes are highlighted and handled.
• Support the Audit Lead in managing stakeholder engagement with auditees throughout the audit, including regular updates and agreement of audit issues and final report.
• Ensure audits are delivered in line with GIA methodology.

What will make you stand out?

• Demonstrated internal audit experience within Financial Services, with strong knowledge of audit methodology, core audit processes, and the IIA Standards
• A highly impactful skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong attention to detail and a confirmed ability to deliver high quality work within timeframes
• A self-motivated, passionate and upbeat individual that works with intent.
• Ability to operate in a multifaceted team-based agile environment, and respond to ad-hoc requests, while meeting timelines.

Essential qualifications

• Qualified or working towards becoming a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor or an Accountant.
• Significant Internal Audit experience is a must!

More about the team

Group Internal Audit, forms the 3rd line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA's purpose is 'to Help Make Bank of Ireland Better', including providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control frameworks. To fulfil this purpose, GIA carries out risk based assignments, covering Group businesses and functions (including third party outsourcing providers, subject to the right to audit).

This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support collaboration and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team.

Why work with us?

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports.

Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

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