Lead Auditor at Vanquis

Brady, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Compliance, Financial Services, Deadline Management, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Control Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Audit Planning, Fieldwork, Root Cause Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Vacancy Job Title: Lead Auditor Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bradford Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. What We Offer: Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service) Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10% Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave Volunteering: 2 paid days to ‘give back’ to the charity of your choice Development: Learning for all Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus Job Description: As Lead Auditor, you will, add value, strengthen, and safeguard the Group by providing independent and objective assurance through the effective and timely delivery of the audit plan. You’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders to agree on actions and ensure timely follow-up, supporting continuous improvement and strong governance across the Group. Key Responsibilities: Planning: Lead the planning of low complexity audits across business areas, with guidance from an Audit Manager where appropriate. Define audit scope, objectives, and approach, and prepare audit scope memos for review and agreement. Conduct risk assessments and develop audit strategies aligned with internal audit methodology. Assist Audit Manager on complex audits in meeting planning objectives set out above. Fieldwork: Deliver audit fieldwork independently, testing key controls and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes. Ensure audit work is completed to a high standard, with clear documentation and adherence to methodology. Identify control weaknesses and areas for improvement and assess the risk and control culture of the area under review. Reporting: For low complexity audits Draft audit reports, including findings, root causes, and agreed actions. Lead discussions of audit findings with stakeholders and support negotiation of appropriate management actions with support from Audit Managers / HOIA as required. Ensure audit conclusions are evidence-based, accurate, and robust. Follow-ups: Monitor and test the implementation of agreed audit actions. Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and support continuous improvement in control environments. What will make you stand out? Experience of performing or assisting internal audit, risk, compliance or first line QA activity. Experience of presenting to and negotiating with senior management. Experience of working and meeting deadlines and SLAs consistently Experience of performing or assisting internal audit, risk, compliance or first line QA activity. Previous experience working within financial services or a regulated business is desirable. Experience of presenting to and negotiating with senior management. Experience of working and meeting deadlines and SLAs consistently Why Join Us: Flexible Working Hours: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Career Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, including mentorship programs and training sessions. Inclusive Culture: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives ensure that all voices are heard and valued. Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who We Are: At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life’s opportunities. Established in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our ‘Buy as You Earn’ scheme. We’re about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know you’re here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure there’s always something new to learn. Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyone’s unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age – your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why we’re here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life. If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available to help. You can contact us at careers@vanquis.com What We Offer We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That’s why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include: Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that’s skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans. Pension: We’ll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters. Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we’ve got your back when it matters most. Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really. Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style! Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart. Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters. Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription. Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most. The Benefits Competitive base salary and rewards Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday entitlement one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days) Defined contribution pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Perks at Work A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts Volunteering 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies Personal & career development opportunities Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials Discounted gym membership BUPA GP Service Workplace Gallery Documents

Responsibilities

As Lead Auditor, you will provide independent and objective assurance through the effective delivery of the audit plan. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to agree on actions and ensure timely follow-up, supporting continuous improvement and strong governance across the Group.