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Sayer Haworth is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to join the Boards of a UK-regulated specialist bank and its holding company, serve as Chair of the Audit Committee and act as an approved SMF11 holder. The role includes oversight of financial reporting integrity, internal audit independence, compliance, whistleblowing governance, internal controls and risk management. Responsibilities include chairing the Board Audit Committee, providing independent challenge across financial reporting, audit and governance, supporting engagement with the PRA and FCA, and participating in Board Risk, Board Credit, and Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Candidates are likely to have significant senior leadership experience in banking, financial services, professional services or a regulated financial institution, with strong knowledge of UK banking regulation, governance, audit and risk frameworks. Previous Non-Executive Director or Audit Committee Chair experience, ICAAP or prudential regulation expertise, audit tender experience, international financial services experience, or IPO, capital raising or business sale experience would be viewed favourably. The role involves quarterly Board meetings, Committee meetings and preparation time. Location: London. Sector: Banking and Financial Services.