Financial Services Internal Auditor
Dublin
About RSM
RSM Ireland is one of the country's fastest growing advisory firms, providing audit, tax and consulting services to leading domestic and international clients. From 2026, we are part of a newly formed transatlantic partnership uniting the UK, US, Canadian and Irish firms, creating a highly integrated global platform with deep banking and insurance expertise. This unique combination of scale and sector specialism enables us to deliver market‑leading insights and outcomes for our clients.
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Financial Services Internal Auditor to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play an essential part in advancing the success of our Risk and Compliance team.
When you join RSM you'll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It's your future. Own it at RSM.
About the role
RSM Ireland is seeking a Senior Associate/Consultant to join our rapidly expanding Financial Services Internal Audit team. You will work with leading banks, insurers, payment firms and asset managers, delivering high‑quality assurance and advisory services across the sector. The role offers genuine scope to carve out your own area of expertise within a fast‑growing, ambitious team, with unparalleled progression opportunities as the practice scales.
You will lead fieldwork, support planning and reporting, and contribute to risk‑based internal audit programmes aligned to regulatory expectations and industry best practice. You will also be part of a close‑knit, supportive team with a proactive, outward‑facing mindset - winning work across financial services, engaging with clients and regulators, and representing the firm at industry events, conferences and forums as a future leader in your field.
Responsibilities include:
* Deliver internal audits across financial services clients, including governance, risk, compliance, and operational areas.
* Lead fieldwork and supervise junior team members.
* Support audit planning, risk assessments, and scoping.
* Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
* Draft clear, insightful reports with practical recommendations.
* Liaise with client stakeholders and manage relationships.
* Contribute to methodology development and sector insights.
* Stay current on regulatory developments (e.g. PCF oversight, CBI expectations, outsourcing, conduct risk).
The Person The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS, CISA or equivalent qualification/ working towards the qualification/ willing to undertake the exams.
* Previous financial services experience or consulting experience working under EU or UK regulation is a requirement.
* 2-5 years' experience in internal audit or risk assurance within financial services.
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Nice to Have:
* Enthusiasm for the role and self starter personality.
* Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks
* Experience supervising audit framework and mentoring junior staff.
* Previous consulting or inhouse Internal Audit experience is a plus.
RSM is an equal opportunity employer.