JPMorgan Finance Audit Europe - Senior Auditor Associate genders 

Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt 

137205318

As a Senior Auditor, Associate within the EMEA Finance Audit team, you will be involved in executing testing as well as have an opportunity to lead engagements. You will be part of a team responsible for end-to-end coverage of Finance controls. Areas of focus include Regulatory Reporting, Legal Entity Reporting, ICAAP, Recovery & Resolution, and Income Attribution & Expense allocation in regional and/or global audits. The role is suitable for individuals with financial experience with an understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly across EU. The team leads regional and location audits and has a significant involvement in regulatory interactions.

Job responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget.

• Work closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders.

• Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; you must be disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

• Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.

• Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

• Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning

• Lead a culture of innovation.

• Follow 'How We Do Business' Principles.

• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnerships.

• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Strong experience in internal or external auditing, or relevant business experience.

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience).

• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution.

• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.

• A sound knowledge of the finance functions in an investment bank and their accounting (IFRS, USGAAP, HGB) and regulatory reporting requirements (CRR / CRD and NFRD).

• Ability to work in a matrix organisation, transfer knowledge and develop capability of other team members.

• Advanced English level (written and verbal).

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners.

• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.

• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• German language knowledge.

• Knowledge of Banking and Payment products is a plus.

• An accounting qualification is desired.

• Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.