Internal Audit Director

Who we are 

We are a global, AI-powered technology partner with around 74 000 employees. We support public and private organizations throughout their entire digital transformation journey, from strategy and architecture to operations and optimization. Based on our global footprint and local anchorage, our digital solutions and integrated capabilities are designed to deliver impact for our clients, employees and society at large. 

We offer end-to-end IT services across the cloud, cybersecurity, data and AI, application services, smart platforms and digital workplace, as well as localized consulting and advisory services. Our clients rely on us to manage their most critical environments, particularly in regulated and sovereign sectors.   

A subsidiary of the Atos Group, Eviden offers AI-powered technologies across four key domains: advanced computing, mission-critical systems, cybersecurity products and vision AI. 

What We Offer

We’re looking for an experienced internal audit professional to lead a high-impact function spanning both regulated financial services operations and a high-accountability public service client account focused on savings and investments. 

This is a great opportunity for someone from a practice background (Senior Manager or Director level) looking to step into a senior in-house role, or an internal audit leader seeking broader ownership, direct Board exposure, and the chance to shape assurance across a multi-client environment.

You’ll lead a skilled internal team, manage co-sourced audit delivery, and work closely with the Audit Committee, executive leadership, and client governance forums.

If you’re looking for a role with real influence — not just oversight — I’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Internal Audit Director, you will lead the Internal Audit function across two distinct environments: a financial services business process outsourcing (BPO) operation delivering services on behalf of multiple private-sector clients, and a high-accountability public service client account focused on savings and investments. This is a key leadership role providing independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and internal controls across a complex, multi-client operating environment.

You’ll lead a skilled internal team and coordinate activity with a co-sourced audit partner, delivering a risk-based audit programme that meets both regulatory and public accountability expectations. You may also support or oversee the coordination of external assurance activity, including SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

This role suits a senior internal audit professional from either an in-house or practice background, with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance on risk, control, and governance effectiveness across both the private-sector BPO business and the public service contract, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, public sector accountability standards, and contractual commitments.
• Lead the development and execution of a robust, proportionate internal audit plan covering operational, financial, regulatory, and IT risks.
• Manage, coach, and develop the internal audit team, and oversee co-sourced audit delivery to ensure quality, coverage, and value.
• Maintain the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, and supporting procedures in line with IIA standards and business-specific needs.
• Coordinate and support external assurance activities, including SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and delivery.
• Attend and contribute to internal and client governance forums to provide audit insight and support assurance strategies.
• Report clearly and effectively to the Audit Committee, executive stakeholders, and client governance groups, highlighting emerging risks and control improvements.
• Track and validate the completion of agreed actions and provide assurance on the implementation of key control enhancements.
• Support integration with broader risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks, including the three lines of defence model.
• Lead or support unplanned reviews or investigations requested by senior leadership or client stakeholders.
• Uphold professional and accountability standards, maintaining independence, integrity, and high-quality audit delivery at all times.

Requirements

• Experience in internal audit or assurance leadership, gained either in industry or through a professional services/practice background.
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory expectations and/or public sector accountability frameworks, and the ability to tailor audit approaches accordingly.
• Ideally holds a recognised audit or accounting qualification (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA), or has equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at senior levels.
• Experience managing audit professionals or co-sourced delivery teams is beneficial, but not essential.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with sound judgement, high integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave with an option to purchase more through our Flexible Benefits.
• Flex benefits system – an exciting opportunity to choose your own benefits.
• Retail discounts.
• Pension - matching contribution up to 10%.
• Private Medical Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Enrolment in our Share scheme - subject to scheme eligibility criteria.
• Unlimited opportunities to learn in our training platforms.

Contact Information

Don't hesitate to contact our TA Specialist, Elvira Dupcheva, for more information!

As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to ensure that people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and changes as needed to the application and assessment process to remove or reduce any disadvantage associated with a person's disability.

Let's grow together. 

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