• £350- 700 p/d
• immediate start
• x 2 Contract Capital Markets Audit roles
• Global Investment Bank
• 3-9 months contract depending on experience

Global Investment Bank seeking two experienced Internal Audit contractors at AVP & VP levels with practical experience of front office controls within Capital Markets (Equities, Fixed Income, or Commodities) products. Experience in compliance, risk or controls an advantage. This is a contract position so you must be able to hit the ground running. Excellent prospects for contract extension if desired.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit VP or a Senior Audit Manager looking for line management responsibilities to develop and mentor teams.

Global Asset Manager seek Senior Auditor with 3 years+ Managerial / Leadership level experience

You will be one of the two most senior members of a team of 5 auditors. This is an excellent opportunity to join as a senior member of an established team. You will be required to lead junior audits through the audit cycle and build relationships with the executive group. This is a rare opportunity to join a successful team with good career prospects to move into the business or into other senior roles within Audit.

The successful candidate will be a high performing, results orientated individual with a strong audit background and a track record in Investment Management.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3 years+ experience at a VP level in Asset Management Audit / Investment Management Audit. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, both within Internal Audit and the business units, are also a must.

Our client is one of the premiere Global Investment Banks. They are currently looking for an ED to join their UK Wealth Management Audit Team. Joining a talented team of 5, you will take responsibility for delivering audit services, leading risk assessments, developing audit plans and managing their execution and completion. The role will involve delivering special project services and managing your own client portfolio and relationships across the business groups as well as managing junior auditors. The role also offers the opportunity to professionally interact with senior management, whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments in the bank’s environment and business activities of the Business Group.

The successful candidate will be a high performing, results orientated individuals with a strong audit background and a track record in Wealth Management.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3 years+ experience at a VP level in a Wealth Management Audit / Private Banking Audit role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, both within Internal Audit and the business units, are a must.

Our client is a leading global brokerage company working mainly for financial and real estate clients. Their products include foreign exchange, equities, equity derivatives, and credit derivatives amongst others.

They are looking for an Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit Group in the London Office. With 3-4 years audit experience, the ideal candidate will be be comfortable with leading various technical and general controls audits. SOX experience would be very useful. Candidates with relevant Big 4, or similar Practice candidates are welcomed, although ideally some experience in industry will also have been gained.

This role offers the opportunity for involvement in global audits, and will give the successful applicant exposure to CEOs, CFOs, and CISOs, with the potential to become involved in presenting to audit committee’s and boards.

Due to the global nature of the business, there will be an element of travel, usually to the USA office.

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, 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

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

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

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