Audit Manager - Payments

End Date Thursday 15 June 2023 Salary Range £62,336 - £77,920
Agile Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary We in Group Audit at Lloyds Banking Group are opening our next chapter. We’re hiring forward-thinking people that want to maximise their impact. We’re looking for those that proactively drive their development, have the ambition to succeed and wish to invest in their career.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial Audit team in the UK as an Audit Manager focusing on Payments. The team covers Payments products offered to Commercial clients and operations firm wide, with LBG processing 1 in 4 payments made in the UK. Job Description As an Audit Manager you will be responsible for leading audits, completing issue validation work, and conducting business monitoring, to high quality and on time. The role also involves utilising technical expertise, including the application of data analytics, and developing and coaching the Internal Audit team in the skills required to deliver the audit engagements to a high standard covering the key risks and controls. You will also be responsible for managing a portfolio of issues initially raised in audits that require close monitoring with the business and validation in line with audit methodology. Specifically, the key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking effective ongoing monitoring of key elements primarily related to Payments Operations and Payment, Industry and Development portfolio highlighting key risk issues to the business and senior audit management team.
• Own work and be responsible for the quality, timely delivery of work in line with audit methodology as well as the work performed by the team so that minimal amendments are required.
• Assist the Portfolio Lead and Head of Audit, in maintenance of the audit universe, risk assessments and audit plans where required.
• Support the team / department on strategy and approach for coverage of Payments activities.
• Understand and develop specialist areas of subject matter expertise in Payments including associated risks.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders and auditees within the audit engagements or areas of continuous monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with all Internal Audit colleagues as well as taking ownership for the delivery and execution of key GIA or team specific initiatives.

Desired Experience:

• Extensive experience of Payments activity working in Internal or External Audit, a Risk Function, or the Business.
• Strong understanding of risks and controls within the Payments world with Payments IT knowledge a preference.
• Knowledge of how to use or apply data analytics to drive impact audit outcomes, continuous risk monitoring and data analysis.
• A good understanding of regulatory environment in Payments.

Personal Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and can effectively demonstrate strong negotiation and influencing techniques when required.
• Adopts a collaborative, proactive and motivated approach, with the ability to lead and deliver through others.
• Takes full ownership and accountability for tasks assigned to them.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to make sound judgements.
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy and adherence to methodology requirements.
• The ability to multitask and manage large workloads and tight deadlines. Is both delivery and quality focussed.

What are we looking for? We’re looking for team players - Trust each other, act as one team to achieve the best outcomes and make a positive difference to the Group and its customers. We want colleagues who are bold and take action - Confidently innovate, share exceptional insights, difficult messages and drive action that leaves a legacy of significantly improved governance, risk management and control. We want people who will embrace our differences - Be inclusive. Be curious about different cultures and celebrate the opportunity that diversity brings. We put our people first. We have a proposition that inspires our people to be their best. We’re passionate about developing and retaining talent and helping colleagues realise their potential. Your approach is just as important as your skillset, if this sounds like you, then we’d welcome your application. Here's what we can we offer you in return... It is a very exciting time to join LBG. Together we'll continue our market leading, innovative transformation and you'll help us realise the Group’s vision to become the Best Bank for Customers. Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that’s enriching and full of opportunity. You'll also receive a package that includes...

• Discretionary bonus
• A flexible cash pot (4% of base salary) to spend on benefits
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
• Share plans
• 30 Days leave plus bank holidays

You’ll learn new skills and be given opportunities to grow and develop to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. We’re a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing. Our Hybrid ways of working means that you can find a work-life balance that suits you, with a mix of home and office working. The expectation currently is that you work a minimum of two days a week in the Office. Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you. Will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Our continued commitment to helping Britain prosper means that as a colleague you can make a difference to customers, businesses and communities. Together we have a key role to play in shaping the bank of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll continue to have opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture, and our approach to inclusion and diversity means that we all have the opportunity to make a real difference, together. Together we'll make it possible! As part of the Group's commitments as a result of ring-fencing legislation, colleagues based in the Islands are required to be exclusively dedicated to the non-ring-fenced bank and its subsidiaries. This means that colleagues who are based in the Islands would not be able to undertake roles for the Ring Fenced Bank from their existing location and would need to consider relocation when applying for roles. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.