Author Archives: Joy Scrimger

1. Retail Banking Internal Audit Manager, Chester

   2015/05/15 10:12 am Comments Off on Retail Banking Internal Audit Manager, Chester

   Our client, a leading Cards Business, is looking to recruit an Retail Banking Internal Auditor (Credit Cards) for a Supervisory role in their Chester office.

   Their ideal candidate will be from a Big 4, or similar Practice background, and will either hold, or be working towards a relevant professional accountancy qualification. A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the retail banking audit space is required. This can either be pre or post qualification, and experience of credit card audit would clearly be ideal. This is a great opportunity for candidates fresh from practice to gain banking audit experience.

   Requirements:

   • Qualified or part qualified with ACA, ACCA or similar
   • Relevant experience from Practice or another bank
   • Enthusiasm and a good team attitude

2. Internal Auditor – Asset Management

   2015/04/29 4:40 pm Comments Off on Internal Auditor – Asset Management

   Our client is an investment management group with a global presence, working in both the institutional and retail space.

   They are currently looking to fill two posts in their Edinburgh Office, one permanent, and one 12 month contract covering a maternity leave. Working with the Internal Audit team, the appropriate candidate will have sound experience of Asset Management and the regulations surrounding it. Appropriate audit experience is necessary, either within the AM industry, or through experience gained with either a Big 4 or similar Practice Firm. The level of the appointment is flexible, and therefore part qualified as well as fully qualified accountancy candidates will be considered. A good knowledge of relevant compliance issues would be of particular advantage.

   Essential
   Good team player with sound Asset Management experience
   Part of fully qualified relevant accountancy qualification
   Knowledge of relevant regulations, eg UCITS V and Solvency II

3. AVP Equities Audit

   2015/03/31 9:56 am Comments Off on AVP Equities Audit

   Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank. They currently have a vacancy within their Internal Audit department, specifically looking at Equities and e-trading. Whilst preference will be given to candidates who have experience in this area, candidates with a sound understanding of the trade life cycle in any asset class are also welcomed. An audit or assurance background is requisite. This is very much a front office audit opportunity, and a great chance to gain experience in this area.
   Requirements for AVP Equities Audit:

   • Degree educated
   • Professional audit or accountancy qualification would be an advantage
   • Knowledge of trade life cycle in investment banking

4. Audit of FX Trading and Emerging / Frontier Markets – SVP And VP Roles

   9:54 am Comments Off on Audit of FX Trading and Emerging / Frontier Markets – SVP And VP Roles

   Our client is a Tier 1 Institution with a large global presence. They are currently seeking two senior appointments to join their expanding first class audit team based in the London Office.

   These roles cover audit of FX Trading Audit globally, and also look at both emerging and frontier markets within the organisation. There are two posts, one SVP and one at VP level. These are senior roles, and the right candidate will be someone with significant gravitas and experience of leading teams, and managing staff at a strategic level. The nature of the department means that there will be a significant travel element (up to around 35%), to areas including South America and Mexico. Ideally, the right candidate will have sound experience in these areas, however a good audit background, along with working knowledge of the trading environment and great interpersonal skills are the paramount requirements. ,

   Essential Requirements

   • Professional Accountancy Qualification eg ACA/ACA
   • Extensive Internal Audit Experience at the requisite level
   • Great Interpersonal and management skills
   • Sound knowledge of trading environment
   • Willingness to travel up to 35%

5. AVP Capital Markets Audit

   9:52 am Comments Off on AVP Capital Markets Audit

   This is a great opportunity for a qualified Auditor from a Big 4 or Practice firm to move into investment banking.

   Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank seeking an ambitious and bright individual to join their ever growing Global Markets division as an AVP Capital Markets Audit. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Investment Banking and Capital Markets gained through their client base whilst working in practice. Excellent communication skills are essential.

   You will work across all business areas within trading and get exposure to all asset class. Internal mobility is actively encouraged, and opportunities will present in due course for upwards career progression, in an environment with a dedicated career development programme tailored to the individual.

   Essential requirements:

   • ACA/ ACCA/ CIA or any other relevant Audit/ Accounting qualification
   • Internal Audit experience from practice or a bank in the UK  OR External audit experience with firm grasp of risk and control
   • Sound knowledge of Capital Markets/ Trading products
   • An understanding of risk and control on business process within an investment bank
   • Strong analytical and technical knowledge
   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

6. VP Capital Markets Auditor

   9:46 am Comments Off on VP Capital Markets Auditor

   Our client, a leading global bank is seeking a VP Capital Markets Auditor to join their dedicated internal audit team, covering fixed income, currencies and commodities. The Internal Audit function consists of teams who provide independent assurance over the business and operations for all stakeholders, ultimately providing assurance to the Board and Group Executive Management.

   The successful candidate will have an audit background in a similar banking or financial services environment within a Capital Markets function. Using excellent communication skills to manage relationships with clients and senior management, you will have expert knowledge of the risks and controls governing the front office. Commodities audit experience would be particularly useful.

   Essential

   • An accountancy or audit qualification
   • Ability to manage and lead audits within an Investment Banking environment
   • Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills
   • Capital Markets front office knowledge (ideally commodities)

7. Asset Management Internal Audit Manager

   9:44 am Comments Off on Asset Management Internal Audit Manager

   An excellent opportunity to join this large global bank with a strong European presence, who are looking for to appoint an Asset Management Internal Audit Manager, covering Investment Management and Asset Management.

   A strong background in financial services is essential, with three to five years experience in Investment Management. The successful candidate will have a broad range of experience, covering areas from Real Estate Fund Management and Fund Administration to UCITS, and other regulatory requirements.

   The successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders from team members to senior management.

   Essential

   • Degree educated in a relevant business subject
   • Three years PQE experience within Investment Management Internal Audit
     Accountancy or audit qualification

8. AVP in Market Risk Audit

   9:42 am Comments Off on AVP in Market Risk Audit

   We are recruiting an AVP in Market Risk Audit to join the Internal Audit function of a Tier 1 Investment Bank. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sound background in Model Validation, Model Development or Market Risk.

   The successful candidate will hold a maths or science degree or post graduate qualification. Experience in financial services and/or banking is essential. The role looks at all aspects of Market Risk Audit, including Model Validation, VAR, Stress Testing Valuation, Model Building, and Model Development, across the business. Ideally, you will also have audit experience in this area, however candidates with solid experience in an analytics or controls environment are also encouraged to apply.

   Essential:

   • Relevant Experience of Market Risk Models, Model Validation, VAR, Stress Testing and Model Development.
   • Ability to work as part of a high level team.
   • Audit or assurance experience and qualifications

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9. Market Risk SME – Audit VP

   9:39 am Comments Off on Market Risk SME – Audit VP

   This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sound background as a Model Validation, Model Development or Market Risk practitioner, or for someone who is a career auditor working in this space.

   Our client is seeking someone to join their internal audit team. The successful candidate will hold a maths or science degree or post graduate qualification. Experience in financial services and/or banking is essential. The role looks at all aspects of Market Risk Audit, including Model Validation, VAR, Stress Testing Valuation, Model Building, and Model Development, across the business. As this is a VP level role, in depth knowledge experience in this area is essential.

   This role is effectively that of consultant and subject matter expert to the Internal Audit Function. The ideal candidate will have experience in the audit field, however, practitioners are also invited to apply, as long as they have a solid understanding of the internal audit process.

   Essential:

   • Relevant Experience of Market Risk Models, Model Validation, VAR, Stress Testing and Model Development.
   • Ability to work as part of a high level team.

10. Head of Market Risk Audit Asia Pacific Region

    9:31 am Comments Off on Head of Market Risk Audit Asia Pacific Region

    Our client, a large American bank with a significant global presence, is seeking an experienced Market Risk Auditor to join their internal audit team covering the Asia Pacific Region. This position sits as the Head of Market Risk Audit Asia Pacific Region The successful candidate will hold a maths or science degree or post graduate qualification, and will have significant experience in the financial services and/or banking environment. The role involves looking at all aspects of Market Risk Audit, including Model Validation, VAR, Stress Testing Valuation, Model Building, and Model Development, across the business.

    This role is at Senior VP level, and Heads up Market Risk Audit for the Asia Pac Region. Because of the regional remit, and the bank’s physical presence, they are happy for the incumbent to be based either out of Singapore, or Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will either be a career auditor who has specialised in this space, or a Market Risk practitioner who has some audit experience. Obviously at this level, the right candidate will need to have the gravitas, and interpersonal skills to lead the role and their team.

    Requirements

    • Relevant academic qualifications
    • Significant experience in areas including, market risk models, model
      validation, and VAR, stress testing and model development
    • Experience of leading audit teams in this area

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