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. This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate with internal audit experience and a passion for wanting to make a difference.

In this role, you will:

• Support Risk Specialists and Heads of Audit in scoping and planning audit engagements to meet the objectives as outlined in the Group Audit Committee approved audit plan. and report on same
• Evaluate internal controls and processes through the planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements.
• Lead audit engagements ensuring audits are run within budget, time and resource requirements.
• Manage partner engagement with auditees throughout the audit engagement, including regular updates and agreement of audit issues and final report.
• Support execution of the annual assurance plan and opinion.
• Support and coach new and more junior members of the team in audit methodology and use of Audit Board.
• Ensure audits are delivered in line with GIA methodology.

What will make you stand out?

• Internal audit experience in Financial Services with a solid understanding of audit methodology, processes and IIA standards
• Extensive experience in Internal Audit in a Financial Services environment, with strong knowledge and experience working in the context of a large complex organisation, developing strong organisational relationships and leading through influence are keys to success.
• A highly impactful skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong attention to detail and a shown ability to deliver high quality work within challenging timeframes.
• Commercially savvy with a strong knowledge and understanding of Bank of Ireland.
• A self-motivated, passionate and energetic individual that works with intent.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic team-based agile environment, and respond to ad-hoc requests, while meeting deadlines.
• Strong people manager skills & experience building high performing teams.
• Advanced reporting writing skills, critical thinking skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a simple manner that generates practical insights for Executive and Board audiences.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards a relevant Internal Auditor qualification (Certified Internal Auditor - CIA, or Certified Information System Auditor - CISA) or Accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA

More about the team

GIA 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. We provide additional insight through its attendance at key governance fora and committees across the Group. Key partners include the Board, the Group Audit Committee, key subsidiaries' audit and risk committees and senior management, as well as other key parties, including the Group's regulators and external auditors. GIA's findings are communicated to senior management and other key partners, with remediation plans monitored for progress against agreed completion dates. We have a Group-wide remit and, as a result, have a deep insight into all of the Group's activities and access to the most senior levels within the Group.

Why work with us?

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with a commitment to hybrid working, along with 25 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 along with working parent and carer supports.

Your health and wellbeing is important to us; we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, 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!

Flexible working matching promise

We know how important flexible working arrangements are to our colleagues and we promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role (all existing working arrangements considered!)

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