Capital Markets Audit Vacancy



Up to £120,000 per annum, London, Permanent

Our Client is a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank, with a highly respected Internal Audit Function. They are currently seeking to recruit a new Financial Auditor at VP level for the Institutional Securities Group of their Capital Markets Function.

The Post

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the right candidate will be competent in the planning and execution of risk based auditing procedures, communicating findings to senior management, and providing recommendations for improvements.

The Audited Functions Include

  • Sales and trading activities and procedures
  • All traded products (equities, fixed income, commodities)
  • Operations, financial accounting, compliance and legal protocol
  • Other aspects of the Sales & Trading business

The post includes the supervision and mentoring of junior staff in carrying out the audit process, as well as budget management, and will therefore clearly require strong report writing skills.

The Candidate… For more information see ‘further out more’.

Our client requires a bright, highly motivated individual, with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to analyse situations and implement necessary changes quickly. In addition they require:

  • A good relevant degree
  • ACA or international equivalent, with Big 4 Accountancy experience preferred
  • Extensive financial services experience, especially in the auditing of Financial Services
  • A strong knowledge of financial instruments including derivatives, and the ability to discuss trading strategies with front office.

In return, you will receive all the benefits you would expect from a top tier institution, as well as the opportunity to work with a dynamic and vibrant team of professionals, where a good work life balance, and team worth play a large part in the culture.