Are you a market risk professional who is looking to leverage your skills and knowledge in a different discipline with varied exposure? Or perhaps you already possess a combination of both market risk and Audit experience looking for a new challenge in a top tier investment bank with long term career growth opportunity?

Our client, a global investment bank with an enviable reputation are looking for a Market Risk Auditor who is technically astute, intelligent and personable to join their specialist market risk audit team. This role would suit individuals who are well versed in market risk process and have an appreciation for risks and process controls looking for more variety and challenges. Equally, it would suit an auditor who has a good working knowledge of market risk, understanding of investment banking products looking to strengthen their technical skills, conduct deep dive assessment and an opportunity to add real value to a business.

Due to the size and stature of the organisation, there is certainly plenty of opportunity for internal mobility, upward progression and continuous learning and development, you will also be supported by your peers and senior management who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within market risk audit, many of whom have come from a traditional market risk background.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the Market Risk Audit team’s enterprise-wide coverage and play a key part in the team’s development of audit process improvement
• Conducting audits from planning through to completion, acting as subject matter expert for risk, valuation, derivatives
• Responsible for delivering audit reviews of global markets’ portfolios focusing on market risk & valuations
• Providing Market Risk subject matter expertise to the wider audit group
• Continuous monitoring of the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks in global markets portfolios; Value at Risk estimates, Stress testing results at many different levels of granularity for positions and portfolios in global markets.
• Coaching junior members in all aspects of the audit process
• Stakeholder relationship; engaging professional in trading and risk management in frequent dialogue regarding portfolios, markets, positions, liquidity, funding, pricing, valuation

Key Requirements:

• Degree (minimum BSc/ BA level) with good academic record
• Ideally audit related qualification for those from an audit background
• Internal audit experience is desirable BUT NOT ESSENTIAL we are keen to attract MARKET RISK SPECIALISTS who can demonstrate they have the capability to diversify into audit/ have an appreciation for process risk and controls
• Those from a traditional audit background, must possess good working knowledge of market risk
• Indepth knowledge of investment banking and associated products
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage relationships both within the core team, other business areas and stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), especially report writing
• Capable of undertaking new challenges and tasks even in unfamiliar territories and able to learn quickly
• Eager for continuous learning and development

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO:

PLEASE CONTACT CRAIG PHIPPS AT [email protected] or call on 077955 18881

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 020 7099 7180

Leading European Bank seeking models / quant professional from a wholesale credit risk, traded risk or pricing model val or developer background.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quant practitioner with models experience in the above areas to gain wider group level exposure and broaden their career options. Qualified Accountants or Internal Auditors with a background in Quant /Models / Modelling within a Wholesale Credit Risk environment will also be considered if they have a strong mathematical grad or post grad education.

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They are currently seeking to appoint a Manager level post within Business Risk, servicing Public Sector clients, providing input from a risk, assurance and audit perspective.

The Manager role is central to the running of this department, delivering excellent customer service to your clients, both internal and external.

Key Role Features

• Ensure assignments are scheduled and delivered on time and on budget
• Effectively manage existing client relationships
• Develop audit committee papers
• Attend committee meetings and lead client liaison meetings

Requirements

• Professional qualification, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc
• Risk management experience of internal and external audit
• Experience of client work in the Public  Sector or Central Government
• Good business development and communication skills

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They are currently seeking to appoint an associate level post within their Business Risk Department.

Requirements
– Professional qualification, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc
– Risk management experience of internal and external auditing
– Experience of client work in the Private Sector or Central Government
– Good business development and communication skills

This is a central role in the Business Risk Management Team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of necessary advice and help to clients, in order to enable them to manage and improve their business performance.

Role Description

• Prepare audit drafts and documentation
• prepare necessary fieldwork subsequent to review
• produce close out documentation
• Attend client meetings and contribute appropriately

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA,MIIA
• Experienced in the use of using Microsoft packages, internet, email
• Experience of internal and auditing and risk management
• Competent in the preparation and delivery of presentations

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.

Due to a recent growth in their client base, they are currently looking for a number of new hires. Opportunities are available for candidates with a background in both public sector audit, and for those from a banking / finance audit background. Roles are available from Associate, to Senior Manager level in operational Audit and Technology Audit. Associates must have at least 2 years PQE.

As well as having appropriate audit experience, candidates must be educated to degree level, and hold appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc.

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.

This is an opportunity for a recently qualified / up to 2 years qualified candidate to join their Public Sector Audit Team.

Role Description

• Prepare audit drafts and documentation
• prepare necessary fieldwork subsequent to review
• produce close out documentation
• Attend client meetings and contribute appropriately

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA,MIIA
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Experienced in the use of using Microsoft packages, internet, email
• Experience of audit or risk management in the Not for Profit / Public Sector
• Competent in the preparation and delivery of presentations

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They currently have need of a Technology Risk Services (TRS) Senior Manager  to help clients manage risk, and improve their business performance around information technology and information security.

Key Elements of the Role

• Responsible for allocated engagements, and managing staff and client requirements
• Undertake business development, bringing on board new clients, and developing sales opportunities with current clients
• Assist Senior Management Team in the development of new products and services.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm at marketing events, and develop an in depth knowledge of the wide range of services offered by the firm.
• Manage key internal and external clients
• Lead new proposals and participate in presentations
• Act as a subject matter expert in technical services, contributing as necessary to other areas of the practice

Skills and Education

• Educated to degree standard with Professional IT audit qualification (eg CISA, CISM, or similar)
• Proven portfolio management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Good client relationship management skills
• Sound technical knowledge, and auditing experience of common operating systems, financial applications, and appropriate databases
• Substantial experience in IT auditing and risk management
• Experience leading IT audit teams and engagements from end-to-end
• Good people management and coaching skills

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology and service industries.  They are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager to head up a team of technical experts.

This role is pivotal to the Business Risk side of the business, and is effectively that of a subject matter expert in Oracle, and as such, the individual and their team will feed into any advisory or assurance work, as necessary.

Role Highlights

• Oversee and  grow the Oracle E-Business Suite risk and assurance division of the firm
• Lead and manage existing Oracle EBS based clients, with regards to both internal and external audits
• Manage ongoing assignments, as well as take responsibility for developing staff and supporting the Senior Management Team.

Requirements

• A relevant IT Audit qualification
• In depth knowledge and experience of Oracle based audit / assurance engagements, including auditing the EBS Suite of applications, extracting data, understanding key workflows, and reviewing user access permissions and system configuration.
• Experience of managing multiple clients
• Experience of business development

£200-300p/d

*Must have previous Internal Audit experience.*

There is a preference for knowledge in Banking (or Financial Services) but sold work history within bulge bracket institutions, plus enthusiasm and ability is more important.

Our Global banking client has an excellent opportunity within their London Audit team for an experienced Internal or External Auditor with knowledge of CFO operations within the Banking sector. The successful candidate will predominantly focus on Finance as well as audit across corporate and traded functions. They will also assist team members on other functional audits within Compliance, Credit Risk and Operational Risk.

This is a VP Finance Audit lead role, you will have ownership of this area hence subject matter expertise in Finance as well as solid managerial skills and leadership qualities are essential.

Reporting to a Divisional Manager in London, you will work with local and EMEA teams with responsibility for planning and testing audits in conjunction with team managers. You may also lead engagements of two to four staff.

You must be a qualified Accountant and have strong banking finance knowledge which is likely to include:

•  Financial and regulatory expertise
•  ICAAP
•  ILAAP
•  Basel
•  IFRS
•  Financial Control Operations
•  Balance Sheet Substantiation

You must be able to exercise excellent judgement skills and influence business partners by applying your deep Audit and Finance knowledge.

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 0203 397 1779