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

They are currently looking to recruit a contractor for either Aberdeen or Edinburgh. This contract is covering an internal secondment, and will initially be for three months, but may extend up to twelve. 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. A good knowledge of relevant compliance issues would be of particular advantage.

Essential
Good team player with sound Asset Management experience
Qualified with a relevant accountancy qualification, eg ACCA
Knowledge of relevant regulations, eg UCITS V and Solvency II

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

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

Our client, a large global bank with a strong European presence, is seeking an experienced Auditor to join the Investment Management and Asset Management function of their internal audit team.

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.

With excellent communication and writing skills and experience conducting audits, 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, preferably with a relevant business subject such as economics or accountancy. Three years PQE experience within Investment Management Internal Audit
• Accountancy or audit qualification

Our client, a leading global investment firm, seeks an experienced Auditor to join their internal audit team.  With a background in audit or accountancy gained in a Big 4 or investment firm, the successful candidate will be degree educated and hold a relevant professional qualification (eg., CPA, ACA).  Using their prior years of experience conducting audits, the ideal candidate will use excellent communication and networking skills to build successful working relationships with the internal audit team, clients, stakeholders and senior management.

Essential:

• Professional audit or accountancy qualification.
• Strong practical understanding of the audit process and regulatory developments, ideally for a global team
• Expert knowledge of mutual funds, brokerage or related banking or financial businesses and related internal controls
• Willingness to undertake travel for required training or short assignments

Our client, a large global bank with a strong European presence is seeking an experienced Auditor to join the Investment Management and Asset management function of their internal audit team.  The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial services with three – five years experience within Investment Management and covered a broad range of investment operations from Real Estate Fund management and Fund Administration to UCITS and other regulatory requirements.  The ideal candidate will use excellent communication and writing skills in conducting audits and maintain positive working relationships with team members, senior management and customers.

Essential:

Degree educated (business subject like economics, accountancy) or equivalent work experience.

3+ years experience within Investment Management Internal Audit.

Desirable:

Accountancy or audit qualification.

Our client, a leading global investment firm, seeks an experienced Auditor to join their internal audit team.  With a background in audit or accountancy gained in a Big 4 or investment firm, the successful candidate will be degree educated and hold a relevant professional qualification (eg., CPA, ACA).  Using their prior years of experience conducting audits, the ideal candidate will use excellent communication and networking skills to build successful working relationships with the internal audit team, clients, stakeholders and senior management.

Essential:

Professional audit or accountancy qualification.

Strong practical understanding of the audit process and regulatory developments, ideally for a global team

Expert knowledge of mutual funds, brokerage or related banking or financial businesses and related internal controls

Willingness to undertake travel for required training or short assignments

Our client is seeking a candidate with a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of middle and back office banking operations to join their team in Glasgow.

The ideal candidate will be degree educated with a relevant professional qualification and experience in financial services operations, from either:

1) A Big 4 firm, with controls or assurance experience from large banking, asset management, insurance or  investment clients.

2) An Internal Auditor within a large private banking, investment banking, asset management, insurance  or investments company.

3) An Operations role in an associated discipline eg Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Controls within a banking, settlements, Investment house or Asset Management company

You must have excellent communication and team working skills.

The successful candidate will join an organisation with a strong global reputation and very strong future career opportunities.

Our client, a tier 1 investment bank, is seeking for an auditor to join their Internal Audit team.  With experience in asset/investment management and exposure to capital markets, preferably gained in an investment bank or big four organisation, the ideal candidate will be seeking an opportunity to further develop their technical knowledge to expert level.

Essential Skills/Knowledge:

• A strong understanding of financial products, preferably asset/investment management, you will ideally have a thorough understanding of laws and regulations governing these.  Expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley would be an advantage.

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