A leading financial services firm is seeking a senior Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit (Finance with Technology) team. The successful candidate will have worked in a similar controls role in a large European or American bank or an external audit position with a Big 4 firm at Manager level working with financial services client groups.
You will audit all functions within the finance and accounting space including: financial accounting, accounting records and policy as well as corporate / regulatory reporting, valuations, payroll and Tax. You will also have expert understanding of the UK regulatory environment.
Using strong communication skills to maintain excellent working relationships with team members, stakeholders and senior management, you will be experienced in all aspects of internal audit; from planning to writing the final report.

Essential:

• Relevant professional qualification, preferably ACA.
• Excellent communication skills
• Prior experience in internal or external audit consultancy within a UK / US Bank
• Excellent working understanding of the UK financial services regulatory environment

As part of the internal audit team in one of the world’s largest banks, the successful candidate will lead the corporate banking audit team.  With extensive experience in corporate banking, you will have demonstrable experience leading and mentoring junior staff in addition to developing excellent working relationships with senior management, stakeholders and clients.  As the lead contact for corporate banking for the leadership team, you will have expert knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developments governing products, services and processes covering Europe & Emerging Markets ex Asia corporate business.

Essential:

• Degree educated, post graduate qualification would be an advantage

• Professional Audit or Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CBA, CFA, CIA, CPA, ICWA)

• SOX II

• Corporate Banking Experience: origination,, transaction services, custody, settlements, leasing, and payment operations businesses.  (Either as an internal or external auditor)

• Willingness to travel

Our client, a leading global bank seeks VP Operational Risk Auditor to join its dedicated risk audit team. The successful candidate will be accountable for the audit plan and development of the audit team while maintaining an overall view of the function and its efficacy. With excellent communication skills and ability to develop, maintain excellent relations with stakeholders, senior management and the audit team, the VP Operational Risk Auditor will be committed to raising standards within their own team and the organisation as a whole. Essential:

• Educated to degree level in addition to holding a Postgraduate degree in relevant subject or holding a professional qualification (ACA,FRM)
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills the successful candidate will have the ability to influence and advise team members, stakeholders, senior management.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements of operational risk management including Basel, BIPRU 6, FSA and Sarbanes Oxley. Current knowledge of CEBS 216 would be an advantage.
• Using an indepth understanding of the impact of Basel II on operational risk to inform audit practice and strategy.
• Demonstrable experience in an operational risk management gained in a large bank or FS organisation Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, controls and governance frameworks affecting operational risk

Desirable:

• Experience leading teams
• Awareness of AMA practices within Financial Services organisations.

Our client, a leading European investment bank with a global presence is seeking an auditor or audit manager for their banking and investments business to cover compliance, legal,  finance, leasing and HR audits.  This role would suit someone with an exclusive background in either:

1) Financial Services audit

2) A big four group in risk advisory or statutory audit working on banking or investment clients with an operational knowledge of Financial Services compliance and regulations. The successful candidate will undertake reviews across the corporate, wholesale, investment banking, trade finance and asset / wealth management functions.   You must have excellent communication and team working skills.

Travel within the UK will be c20%.

Essential:
Strong relationship and communication skills.
Audit qualification
Thorough knowledge of banking / asset management and or  leasing
Compliance experience
Desirable:
Compliance qualification

Role Description:

The successful candidates will be part of the Asset Management and Life Assurance Audit team with responsiblities for the management of a (closed book) Life Insurer. This role will give a high level of autonomy and will involve audit execution, day to day management of the audit work, liaison with key client staff and the management of the reporting process. You will report to an Audit Director.

You will also have the opportunity to advise on supporting significant Solvency II projects and helping to develop more junior staff. You will also have the opportunity to audit other areas of the group including Asset Management, Treasury and Reinsurance.
Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Life Assurance Audits and assisting with other financial services audits
• Development and coaching of junior members of staff
• Completion of audits within agreed time-scales
• Budgeting
• Travel to UK offices in Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and London for 20-30% of your time.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Recently qualified ACAs or ACCA’s from an Audit or Transaction Advisory Services Group. Preference will be given to those with Client Secondment / Audit / Advisory or Internal Audit experience.
• A minimum of 2 years PQE in a financial services (retail or wholesale) environment is essential – ie Life Assurance, General Insurance, Asset Management or Banking.
• Impressive analytical capabilities
• Highly motivated and committed
• Positive and ambitious attitude
• Up to date on current economic and market trends
• Ability to develop strong client relationships
• Highly proficient in written and oral communication
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

This post is based in the Global Banking and Markets (GBM) division, for a major Tier 1 Institution, which delivers award winning finance, risk management and investment solutions to corporations, financial institutions and governments worldwide. You will be working as a Manager in a pooled team of auditors, providing the assurances and controls which the business needs to deliver a Portfolio of Award winning products to the market.

The audit team delivers product-based front-to-back audits, mirroring the Markets, Coverage and Origination and Global Portfolio businesses as well as functional audits of key support areas such as Finance, Risk and Operations. As part of a team of over 100 based across Europe, the UK and Asia, you will have the opportunity for some travel, as well as the potential for career development both within the Group Internal Audit function, and the wider business. Within GBM, opportunities are available for candidates with audit experience and/or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk Operations, and Finance within an Investment Bank.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in audits within an assigned business unit, in line with Group Internal Audit standards and procedures
• Deliver individual audits as the team leader
• Foster proactive and professional relationships with the business, providing robust and challenging insight on business risk and control processes
• Lead and manage audit teams from a pooled team of auditors
• Initiate and carry out fieldwork as required

Candidate Requirements

• Audit experience or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk, Operations and Finance within a complex Financial Services business
• Experience of managing relationships in a business
• Related business specific product and technical knowledge
• High level knowledge of banking and financial services business processes
• Finance, banking, accounting, audit or risk management qualification
• Experience of leading team projects desirable

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A European Bank has an opportunity for a candidate with a big 4 background or in a similar controls role to lead permanent Operational risks within the Fixed Income department in the front office, sitting on the trading floor, with a focus on Credit products.

This is an excellent position for someone looking to secure their first move to industry or moving from an audit, risk, controls role into a front office environment.

– Banking experience and a basic understanding of front office product flows are essential.
– Good communication and relationship building skills are essential as the role requires daily liaison with senior front office staff.

Working for a major Tier 1 Institution, this post is based in the Global Banking and Markets (GBM) division, which delivers award winning finance, risk management and investment solutions to corporations, financial institutions and governments worldwide. You will be working as a Manager in a pooled team of auditors, providing the assurances and controls which the business needs to deliver a Portfolio of Award winning products to the market.

The audit team delivers product-based front-to-back audits, mirroring the Markets, Coverage and Origination and Global Portfolio businesses as well as functional audits of key support areas such as Finance, Risk and Operations. As part of a team of over 100 based across Europe, the UK and Asia, you will have the opportunity for some travel, as well as the potential for career development both within the Group Internal Audit function, and the wider business. Within GBM, opportunities are available for candidates with audit experience and/or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk Operations, and Finance within an Investment Bank.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in audits within an assigned business unit, in line with Group Internal Audit standards and procedures
• Deliver individual audits as the team leader
• Foster proactive and professional relationships with the business, providing robust and challenging insight on business risk and control processes
• Lead and manage audit teams from a pooled team of auditors
• Initiate and carry out fieldwork as required

Candidate Requirements

• Audit experience or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk, Operations and Finance within a complex Financial Services business
• Experience of managing relationships in a business
• Related business specific product and technical knowledge
• High level knowledge of banking and financial services business processes
• Finance, banking, accounting, audit or risk management qualification
• Experience of leading team projects desirable

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This is an ideal role for someone looking for their first or second move from practice.

You will lead Capital Market Sales and Trading audits (Equities , Fixed Income, Rates, DCM products) and have the opportunity to review other areas of the banking operations. You must have previous experience of:

1. Front to back operations in a captial markets banking group covering equities or fixed income etc
2. Minimum of 3 years relevant products experience.