Head of Audit - Banking Lisboa

Overview

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function at the Bank, ensuring an independent, objective assurance and advisory service that aims to add value and improve the organization's efficiency, compliance with regulations, and adherence to internal rules based on the Group's audit guidelines. As Third line of defense, internal auditing plays a crucial role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department by setting objectives, defining strategies, and translating corporate goals into actionable plans.
• Manage and guide the team by supervising the audit work, establishing performance targets, monitoring results, and providing feedback to optimize efficiency.
• Plan and manage annual resources, budgets, and activities, as well as representing the audit unit before external regulators and auditors.
• Ensure the internal audit function covers all business lines, processes, and transactions within the bank, driving continuous improvement of the internal control framework and governance structure.