As 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
- Champion 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
- 5+ years of internal or external auditing experience, 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.
- 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
- Knowledge of Banking and Payment products is a plus.
- An accounting qualification is desired.
- Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.