Head of Business Assurance

Head of Business Assurance Leeds £75,000 – £80,000 + 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 – £80,000 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