Head of Business Assurance – Financial Services
Job Description
Head of Business Assurance
Leeds
£75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus
ALF Recruit are exclusively partnering with a high-growth specialist lender to appoint a Head of Business Assurance
This is a senior role within the Risk function, responsible for leading Internal Audit and Quality Assurance across the business, ensuring a robust governance and control environment as the organisation continues to scale
What’s on offer?
• £75,000 – £85,000 base salary – DOE
• Discretionary bonus
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical, health cash plan & additional benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
The Business
• Established specialist lender with strong growth trajectory
• Focus across property, business and asset finance
• Well-funded with a clear strategy for continued expansion
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Internal Audit and Quality Assurance function across lending and funding operations
• Deliver end-to-end assurance across the loan book, credit processes and data integrity
• Develop and implement a risk-based Internal Audit programme
• Oversee ongoing Business Assurance Testing and QA frameworks
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and funders
• Produce clear, concise reporting for senior leadership and Board
• Identify control weaknesses and implement process improvements
Experience Required
• Background in Internal Audit, Quality Assurance or Risk (2nd / 3rd line) within Financial Services
• Strong understanding of governance, controls and regulatory frameworks
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and external parties
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Lending experience preferred, ideally within property or asset-backed finance
For a confidential initial discussion about this role, contact Gavin Reynolds or Cassidy Rae-Pinder at ALF Recruit
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Disclaimer
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