MANDARIN Senior Internal Auditor

Excellent opportunity for anyone with fluent MANDARIN and recent experience as a SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR or with 5 years in this specialist field who is now looking for their next step. This is a corporate banking role and this experience is essential.The company is an international organisation and very well respected in its area. Ideally you will need some team management experience to lead and nurture more junior staff as well as a good knowledge of risk compliance issues. The team you will join is very high performing and friendly and supportive. You will use your fluent Mandarin daily. Job TitleMANDARIN Senior Internal AuditorLocation LondonWork style: Onsite office-based roleSalary : up to £80,000 Per annumLanguages: Mandarin Chinese and EnglishKey Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits end-to-end, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting, in line with Internal Audit methodology.
• Lead audits and investigations, ensuring objectives are met and findings are clearly communicated with actionable recommendations.
• Liaise with Head Office Internal Audit, sharing best practices and reporting on audit activities and issue remediation status.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan, including risk assessment, execution, and monitoring.
• Analyse audit results, identify control weaknesses, and develop remediation strategies.
• Stay updated on financial services regulations, audit practices, and emerging risks.
• Provide assurance to senior management and committees on the effectiveness of the internal control framework.
• Represent the department in governance meetings as delegated by the Head of Audit.
• Develop and maintain the Continuous Monitoring Programme.
• Support Head Office audits of UK Business Management and Operations.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in UK business, risk frameworks, and policies.
• Produce high-quality audit reports with agreed-upon action plans and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and secure commitment to corrective actions.
• Work with external auditors, Risk, and Compliance teams to align assurance activities.
• Advise senior management on control enhancements and conduct risk improvements.
• Adhere to company policies, core values, and cultural expectations.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.

Qualifications & Skills

• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• 5+ years of internal audit experience in financial services, with strong knowledge of UK/EU regulations (e.g., PRA, FCA).
• Risk-based auditing expertise, including planning, testing, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive and collaborative, with experience liaising with global teams.
• Mandarin language skills in both writing and speaking.