Robert Walters one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies specialises in the accounting, finance, banking, IT, human resources, tax and legal, is looking for its client:
INTERNAL AUDIT
Our client is a worldwide leading International Bank.
BACKGROUND
The Global Markets audit team is responsible for the audits of the entire Investment Banking division of the Group. Products include:
*foreign exchange
*currency, interest rate, bond, credit, equity and other specialised derivatives
*government and non-government fixed income and money market instruments
*precious metals and exchange traded futures
*equity services , including research, sales and trading for institutional, corporate and private clients
*distribution of capital markets instruments including debt, equity and structured products
In broad terms, the complex businesses comprise of Global Markets (Securities, Treasury and Capital Markets); Asset Management; Private Banking; and Insurance.
THE ROLE
Audit Executives are required to carry out operational audits designed to review and appraise the banks activities, systems and controls , which include:
*Reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management, operational and financial controls, and performance reporting
*Identifying improvements to control systems and procedures
*Presenting the results of the work and recommendations to management, both orally and in writing
The role requires the ability to:
*Understand the business areas and their associated financial and operational risks
*Learn quickly and apply technical knowledge and experience to new situations and businesses
*Manage time efficiently and operate under pressure of deadlines
*Work effectively both within a team environment and independently
*Communicate persuasively with senior management, both orally and in writing
*Innovate by identifying practical, realistic and cost effective solutions to address control weaknesses and operational issues
*Understand the financial, operational and business implications of the recommendations made in the context of each business area
*Work in a variety of business environments and with individuals of different backgrounds, nationalities and skills
REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
*Graduate with a consistent academic record, from a good university
*Good audit experience with one of the major professional accounting firms or equivalent experience in the internal audit department of a major financial business
*For Candidates from professional accounting firms, ideally good experience in the audit of financial service's companies
*Professional accounting qualification (probably a chartered accountant) with first time passes.
*Record of achievement
If you are interested, send your candidature with the reference EFC/202040 to efc@robertwalters.com
