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Position title
Internal Audit Manager (Deputy SMF5) – Wealth Management
Description

Location: London (office-based)
Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 + bonus + benefits
Type: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

FD Capital is working with a leading UK investment and wealth platform to appoint an Internal Audit Manager to its established Group Internal Audit function in London.

This is a Deputy SMF5 role, reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit. You'll deputise for the SMF5 holder in their absence, which makes it a strong next step for an audit professional building towards a Head of Internal Audit appointment at a regulated firm.

Responsibilities

The role

You will lead a team of three auditors and own delivery of a significant part of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan. The role combines senior oversight with hands-on audit work. Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning, scoping and delivering audits across the Group's platform, investment and operational activities
  • Reviewing the team's work papers and findings, and signing off reports to a high standard
  • Drafting Audit Committee papers and presenting findings to senior management
  • Building trusted relationships with first- and second-line stakeholders, and challenging them where needed
  • Tracking management actions through to closure and escalating slippage
  • Developing the function's methodology and data analytics capability, and coaching the team on both
  • Deputising for the Group Head of Internal Audit and supporting their SMF5 responsibilities
Qualifications

About you

You'll bring the following:

  • Internal audit experience in UK financial services, ideally wealth management, investment platforms, asset management or insurance
  • A solid working knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and the Internal Audit Code of Practice for financial services
  • Understanding of the relevant regulatory landscape, such as CASS, MiFID II, Consumer Duty, operational resilience and the SM&CR
  • Experience managing and developing a small audit team
  • Data analytics skills, including advanced Excel (experience with audit analytics tools is a plus)
  • A professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Job Benefits

Why apply

  • A visible deputy role with a clear route towards an SMF5 appointment
  • Direct exposure to the Audit Committee and senior leadership
  • Scope to shape the function's methodology and analytics
  • Competitive package with bonus and professional development support

How to apply

FD Capital specialises in senior finance, audit and FCA-regulated appointments across the UK. Our applications are confidential.

Contacts

FD Capital are a leading recruiter for Wealth Managers

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Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
1st December 2026
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Financial Services
Job Location
London, South East, United Kingdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£80,000-£90,000 Per year
Date posted
September 28, 2026
Valid through
October 31, 2026
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