Location: BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, United Kingdom

The EMEA Securities Services Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment of the Securities Services business activities in EMEA. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage performed and managed by a team of business and technology audit specialists and coordinated on a global basis with colleagues in other regions.

As an Internal Auditor - Associate in the Securities Services Team, you will assist in the planning and execution of audit engagements, evaluating and reporting on management's controls and communicating findings, while partnering closely with global audit colleagues and business stakeholders.  You will be provided the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Payments businesses.

The Securities Services business comprises a broad spectrum of products including Custody, Fund Accounting, Depositary Services, Transfer Agency and Trading Services. 

Job responsibilities

• Executes, documents, and participates in audit engagements, taking ownership for assigned tasks, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Works closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and report them in a timely manner to Audit management and business stakeholders.
• Finalizes audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Communicates audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Identifies opportunities to drive efficiency within existing technical infrastructure through automation, while embracing innovative opportunities offered by new technologies
• Recognizes the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

 

 Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Experience with audit methodology and the application of those concepts in the delivery and execution of audits
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Preferred certifications include ACA/ACCA or CIA 

Engage in audits to enhance the Securities Services control environment with the EMEA Securities Services Internal Audit team