Senior Manager – Internal Audit

We are continuing to grow our Regulatory Services team within our Malta office and are seeking to recruit a Senior Manager – Internal Audit .

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing our Internal Audit service offering, overseeing client engagements, managing a team of auditors, and delivering high-quality internal audit services to regulated financial services entities. The role will involve working closely with Boards, Audit Committees, senior management, and regulatory stakeholders across a range of sectors, including investment services, funds, fintech, payments, digital assets, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from planning through execution and reporting.
• Develop and oversee risk-based internal audit plans for regulated clients.
• Review audit scopes, testing programmes, audit findings, and final reports.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to Boards, Audit Committees, and senior management.
• Lead audits covering governance, risk management, compliance, internal controls, AML/CFT, operational resilience, outsourcing, ICT governance, and business continuity.
• Manage and develop a team of internal audit professionals, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of client engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and control matters.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality assurance processes.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Internal Audit practice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum seven (7) years' experience in Internal Audit within the Maltese financial services sector, including experience at a senior or supervisory level.
• Proven experience leading internal audit engagements for regulated financial services entities.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation, governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors will be considered a strong asset:
• Investment Services
• Asset Management and Funds
• Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs)
• Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
• Virtual Financial Assets (VFAs)
• MiCA-regulated Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
• Insurance and Financial Institutions
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Excellent report-writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with Boards, Audit Committees, senior management, and regulatory authorities.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, or similar will be considered a strong asset.

Applications

Applications should include a complete CV and will be treated in the strictest confidence.