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About Triple Point
Since 2004, we’ve been bringing investment ideas to life and connecting capital with the right people and opportunities. Today, we manage more than £2.2billion for a broad range of investors, through five key investment strategies: Social Housing, Clean Heat, Energy, Private Credit and Venture. Our ability to connect the dots and get to the heart of any challenge makes us an essential partner to our clients and investors.
There are 220 + employees at Triple Point, all committed to leaving the world demonstrably better than we found it. That’s why we’re a certified B-Corp, signed up to the Principles for Responsible Investment, and were named a Sunday Times ‘Best Place to Work’ for 2025. If this sounds like an environment where you would flourish, then read on...
The Role
We are seeking an Audit Director to establish and lead and an internal audit function covering Tripe Point’s fast-growing Private Credit Business. This function will sit within the existing Credit Team, reporting directly to the Head of Credit, and provide independent assurance of credit exposures, lending controls, borrower operations, and risk processes across the Private Credit managed Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
This role will be varied, but you will be expected to:
- Support the 2LOD Risk function in developing an assessment and review process to ensure credit exposures, terms and conditions and associated deal documentation is aligned to approved terms.
- Provide tangible feedback and recommendations on process improvements to mitigate future risk.
- Provide thematic reviews, as well as focused deep dives into specific individual cases, where additional assurance may be of benefit, as requested by 1LOD.
- Analyse data and MI and provide independent observations re credit risk exposure/trend.
- Provide independent oversight of the Forbearance and Provisions process.
- Review related regulatory processes that deal with areas such as Vulnerable Clients, Complaints etc within Private Credit
- Timely and accurate reporting and escalation of issues to Senior Management
- Provide support in completing operational based audits across the lending book (when necessary)
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to embed a strong risk culture across the Group
Qualities and Competencies
- Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns and anomalies, and draw insightful conclusions to inform audit findings and recommendations.
- Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating audit issues and recommendations clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proficient in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their expectations.
- Adaptability and Innovation: Open to change and innovation, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance audit processes and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strategic Alignment: Aligns audit objectives with the organization's strategic goals, ensuring that audit activities contribute to the achievement of business objectives and risk mitigation.
Experience and Qualifications
- Professional Certifications: A qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or an individual studying toward a professional accounting qualification. Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are desirable but not essential. A solid understanding of accounting principles and audit practices is essential.
- 3-5 years' experience working within Financial Services with a sound understanding of the lending market (Bank and Non-Bank).
- Audit and Risk Management Expertise: Experience in conducting risk-based audits, developing audit plans, and executing audit engagements.
- Governance and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance requirements, and the ability to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to understand complex business operations, financial products, and services, enabling the identification of risks and the provision of value-added recommendations.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and emerging technologies relevant to internal auditing, such as robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI).
