Job Description

Astrum Search is working alongside a leading international retailer to recruit an Internal Audit & Risk Manager. This is a 12-month FTC role starting ASAP.

Reporting to the Director of Audit & Risk, the role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver a portfolio of internal audit, risk management, and business continuity projects in a forward-thinking, evolving business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering internal audit and advisory assignments across the business
• Supporting the maturity of risk management and business continuity frameworks
• Partnering with stakeholders and risk champions to conduct risk reviews and track actions
• Contributing to the development of audit and risk planning, methodology and reporting
• Identifying opportunities to use data, automation, and technology in assurance activities
• Preparing clear, concise reports for senior leadership and committees
• Championing good governance, internal controls, and risk awareness

Skills & Experience:

• A relevant qualification (e.g., CCAB, IRM) or equivalent experience in audit, risk, controls assurance or related areas
• Strong technical background across financial, operational, compliance or ESG controls
• Experience working in complex or fast-moving environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and flexibly across a varied portfolio

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced retail business that is going through a period of change. The audit and risk team have huge amounts of visibility and there’s significant opportunity to make a real impact in the business.

The role is London based 2 x per week with limited travel.