Internal Audit Manager: Strategic Risk
Core
Provide independent assurance over strategic risk management, strategy execution, and material M&A activities to ensure alignment with risk appetite and intended outcomes.
Role type
Manager, Internal Audit (Strategic Risk & M&A)
Builds
Assurance reports on strategic choices, execution governance, and transaction value realization for the Group.
Domain
Financial Services / Strategic Risk Management / Mergers & Acquisitions
Required skills
Strategic risk assessment, ERM framework application, M&A due diligence, financial analysis, executive stakeholder engagement, audit methodology design, team leadership, scenario analysis, benefits realisation tracking, governance evaluation
Preferred skills
Financial services industry experience, professional qualifications (CA, CIA, CFA), systems thinking, commercial judgement
Technologies
Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, Performance Management Systems, M&A Valuation Tools
Responsibilities
Identify and assess strategic risks against risk appetite; evaluate management responses to strategic risks; assess strategy translation into objectives and initiatives; review M&A transaction rationale, due diligence, and integration planning; lead risk-based audits and communicate thematic insights; develop assurance methodologies and coach specialist team members.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership