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Director - Head of Internal Audit.

Additional office locations
Dublin
Job ID
20804
Date
27-Feb-2026
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Risk Management

Step into a senior leadership role where you guide the internal audit agenda for one of Macquarie’s regulated European entities. You shape the audit strategy, influence senior decision makers and ensure robust oversight in an organisation that continues to evolve.


At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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In this role, you lead the internal audit coverage for Macquarie’s European regulated entity headquartered in Dublin, designing and delivering a risk based audit plan that strengthens organisational resilience. You work closely with senior leaders across Commodities and Global Markets, the Risk Management Group and the Financial Management Group, collaborating with the C suite and non executive directors to provide clear insights and strategic challenge. You oversee the delivery of entity specific audits and contribute to regional and global audit programmes, ensuring that key risks across areas such as regulatory reporting, capital and liquidity, financial crime, outsourcing and climate risk receive effective third line coverage. You report directly to the Chair of the entity’s Board Audit Committee, supported by a functional reporting line into Internal Audit, and you engage regularly with regulators, global audit teams and senior stakeholders. You also lead the hiring and development of additional audit professionals as the function grows and maintain continuous monitoring to identify changes in the risk profile and adapt the audit plan accordingly.

The Director, Head of Audit, is a Pre Approval Controlled Function (PCF 13). As such, serving in this role is conditional on appointment by the Board of Directors, meeting Central Bank of Ireland suitability requirements and formal approval from the Central Bank of Ireland, in addition to ongoing compliance with the requirements under the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023.

What you offer

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  • Extensive experience in financial markets, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification and strong understanding of regulatory priorities in Ireland.
  • Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level, ideally with background in leading an internal audit function.
  • Strong knowledge of derivatives and financial products; experience with commodities is an advantage.
  • Skilled at conveying complex information in a clear, concise manner, with demonstrated strength in stakeholder engagement and people leadership.
  • Comfortable working in multinational environments and able to adapt quickly to changing organisational and regulatory landscapes.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About the Internal Audit Division

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The Internal Audit Division provides independent and objective risk-based assurance on the effectiveness of Macquarie’s risk management framework. Our global team conducts risk-based reviews focused on the effective operation of controls and governance processes, identifying insights through innovation and critical thinking. Our collaboration across all Groups is crucial to highlight potential risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining Macquarie’s integrity and success.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.