Job Description

CMC Markets is looking for a skilled Internal Audit Manager to join our Risk Management Department. This is a newly created role, designed to enhance our internal audit capability under a hybrid model (outsourced delivery with in-house coordination). You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the Group’s internal audit requirements are captured, reported, and scrutinised with efficiency and rigour.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with the business and our outsourced internal audit team to coordinate audit plans and track delivery against schedule
• Lead engagement with senior management and the external audit provider to ensure audit scope, plans, and reports are delivered effectively and on time
• Manage the Group Audit Working Group agenda, and prepare quarterly updates for the Group Audit Committee
• Track and follow up on agreed audit actions, ensuring timely closure of issues across the business
• Keep the audit universe current and accurate, supporting the delivery of the annual audit plan, including risk assessments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the Group to ensure audit outcomes are resolved efficiently
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve audit processes, reporting, and collaboration between internal teams and outsourced providers
• Stay on top of emerging conduct risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practice
• Monitor and track internal audit costs against budget

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in internal audit or related functions (financial services preferred)
• Knowledge of trading, derivatives, or leveraged products is an advantage
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, ideally within an investment firm
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under deadlines
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance regulatory expectations with operational realities

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.