£70,000 – £90,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Global banking group seek VP IT Auditor:

• Responsible for assessing the technology risks within the European and Asian offices of the Firm.
• Perform audits of all systems and data processing functions, including pre and post implementation reviews using a risk-based approach.
• Perform infrastructure reviews of contingency, access security, program change, network, and data center operations.
• Perform operational/financial audits where required.
• Identify control deficiencies and system inefficiencies and make recommendations to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, operations, and applications.
• Participate in integrated audits by working with the financial auditors.
• Develop sound and clearly written findings that are supported by documented workpapers.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with peers and auditees.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge: Strong IT audit knowledge with a background in auditing principles and procedures; knowledge of the latest technologies and systems, experience in system development reviews, knowledge of computer security and access control technology, coupled with knowledge of securities industry (i.e., Equity and Global markets products). Good understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including sections 302 and 404….

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£55,000 – £70,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Global Asset Manager seek Senior Audit with 5 years+ 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 a number two position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strong partnerships with business management by providing a credible point of contact for Audit issues. These solid relationships should be based around a shared commitment to ensuring that risk issues are routinely considered in all material decisions and reported appropriately.
• Conduct specific risk and control reviews (e.g. RMS Risk Reviews, Combined Assurance Reviews with Risk and/or Compliance or ad hoc reviews) at the request of the business, senior management or the Head of Audit.
• Manage and maintain appropriate Audit management tools, techniques and reports to support the business, senior management, Board and regulators.

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£70,000 – £110,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Global banking group seek two VPs to help execute their Corporate Audit strategies across EMEA.

This is a successful team that is expanding because of business growth. You will be required to develop and maintain relationships with Senior Partners whilst acting as ‘auditor in charge’ to coordinate work assignments among team members.

You will also:

• Develop testing routines that can be performed through CAAT’s
• Promote and influence sound risk management practices with business partners
• Develop and maintain an appropriate and effective relationship with business partner management

The successful Candidate will be rewarded with strong promotion potential and gain hands on experience of complex products and operations from one of the largest Banking groups in the world.

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£300-400 p/d, 3-6+ months contract,

Our client, a leading consultancy firm, seeks an experienced Accountant/ SOX practitioner/ Internal Auditor or External Auditor with strong knowledge of insurance operations (including: Claims, Research, and Underwriting process) to work alongside financial auditors at a Lloyd’s Managing Agent.

This key role is to assist and educate a team that currently lacks detailed Lloyd’s operations knowledge.

There is a strong possibility the contract could extend should you wish.

£70,000 – £100,000 per annum, London, Permanent

This is a lead role to advise the Internal Audit and Governance groups on Capital Markets. There will be minimal Audit report writing required. The focus is entirely on educating the current Internal Audit teams on capital market developments and coordinating Audit work.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Perform front to back front office and departmental reviews in line with the annual audit plan. Deliver end to end audits from engagement planning through to reporting and issue follow up using risk-based audit system and techniques as appropriate:
• Manage a portfolio of delegated Relationships with businesses and departments through business monitoring, and assurance reporting to management:
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the audit methodology, its implementation and the Internal Audit department.

£70,000 – £110,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Job Description

This is a lead role advising the Internal Audit and Governance groups on current and new regulatory issues. There will be minimal Audit report writing required. The focus is entirely on educating the current Internal Audit teams on regulatory developments and coordinating regulatory Audit work.

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£65,000 – £80,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Job Description

Our client, a major international banking group, seeks a Senior Audit Professional with solid Capital Markets’ experience to lead reviews across the London businesses. As the bank also operates in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Wealth businesses, you will also have the opportunity to diversify your exposure and gain experience in these areas.

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