Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets - Chief Internal Auditor (SMF5)
London
Full time
Posted Today
156454
End Date
Friday 05 June 2026
Salary Range
£0 - £0
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Flexible Working Options
Hybrid Working, Job Share
Job Description Summary
This opportunity is to lead Group Audit's approach for Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets (LBCM). It is a senior, high-profile role with direct engagement with LBCM Executive management and Board, supporting effective governance, strong risk management and transparent oversight across one of the Group's most significant legal entities.
The role also offers the opportunity to join a progressive audit function with a clear ambition to lead across the industry. It is suited to an experienced audit leader who operates with confidence at Board level and who is motivated by impact, accountability and professional excellence.
The LBCM Chief Internal Auditor provides leadership and strategic direction for Group Audit activity across LBCM. The role is accountable to the Chair of the LBCM Audit Committee and the Audit Director, Commercial Banking, with an escalation reporting line to the Group Chief Internal Auditor.
The role is responsible for shaping and delivering a risk-focused, forward-looking audit plan that provides clear, independent assurance to the LBCM Audit Committee and Executive Management. Success depends on close collaboration with senior leaders across LBCM, Group Audit and the wider Group to ensure audit insight remains aligned to the business's strategy, priorities and risk profile.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets - Chief Internal Auditor (SMF5)
LOCATION(S): London, Bristol, Edinburgh
HOURS: Full-time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites
About this opportunity
This opportunity is to lead Group Audit's approach for Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets (LBCM). It is a senior, high-profile role with direct engagement with LBCM Executive management and Board, supporting effective governance, strong risk management and clear oversight across one of the Group's most significant legal entities.
The role also offers the opportunity to join a dynamic audit function with a clear ambition to lead across the industry. It is suited to an experienced audit leader who operates with confidence at Board level and who is motivated by impact, accountability and professional excellence.
The LBCM Chief Internal Auditor provides leadership and strategic direction for Group Audit activity across LBCM. The role is accountable to the Chair of the LBCM Audit Committee and the Audit Director, Commercial Banking, with an escalation reporting line to the Group Chief Internal Auditor.
The role is responsible for shaping and delivering a risk-focused, forward-looking audit plan that provides clear, independent assurance to the LBCM Audit Committee and Executive Management. Success depends on close collaboration with senior leaders across LBCM, Group Audit and the wider Group to ensure audit insight remains aligned to the business's strategy, priorities and risk profile.
Role purpose and accountabilities
The LBCM Chief Internal Auditor holds third line accountability for assurance across all LBCM entities and geographic locations.
The role has end-to-end responsibility for delivery of the LBCM audit plan, leveraging the LBCM audit team and dedicated shared service internal audit resources. This includes ensuring audit activity is proportionate, well-sequenced and focused on areas of greatest risk and potential impact.
The role holder attends the LBCM Audit Committee and other LBCM Board and Executive committees as required, contributing constructively and credibly in senior governance forums.
What you'll be doing:
Why join us?
We're transforming at pace. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to change the way we meet the needs of our 28 million customers. We're growing, and we'd love you to be part of the journey.
What we're looking for:
Judgement and accountability
Extensive senior-level audit and risk experience within financial services, with a strong track record of operating effectively at Board and Executive level. Demonstrates sound personal judgement, clear accountability for outcomes and confidence in decision-making in complex and ambiguous situations, alongside a strong understanding of SMF accountability and legal entity governance.
Technical and business expertise
Deep knowledge of Markets products, key risks and relevant regulatory requirements, applied effectively within a legal entity context. Brings a strong understanding of the wider economic, regulatory and business environment and its impact on LBCM and the Group.
Delivery and execution
Proven experience leading Audit Committee outputs end-to-end, with clear, judgement-led narratives and conclusions. Highly organised and disciplined, delivering high-quality, concise outputs against competing priorities and demanding schedules, including international travel.
Collaboration and influence
Builds strong, constructive relationships with senior stakeholders across LBCM, Group Audit and the wider Group. Influences with confidence and credibility through clear thinking, effective communication and professional integrity, balancing challenge with partnership.
Leadership and people capability
Provides clear direction, sets expectations and leads with confidence and authority. Effectively coordinates teams across functions and jurisdictions, fostering...