Author Archives: Paul Stanbridge

1. Compliance and Risk Manager – Work from home

   2024/03/20 10:37 am Comments Off on Compliance and Risk Manager – Work from home

   Exciting opportunity for experienced Risk and Compliance manager * seeking a work from home (WFH) role covering Compliance Testing and Risk Management for multiple UK branch network retail business.

   *(Internal Audit experience also considered)

   Technology Data and Security controls experience a benefit.

   We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager to join a mid size financial services operations firm in a remote capacity.

   This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to apply their expertise from the comfort of their own home!

   Key Responsibilities:

   • Compliance and Risk experience of business with large facilities / premises / branch operations.

   • Collaborate with a fast-growing yet stable firm, contributing to its expansion plans.

   • Take a hands-on approach to address multifaceted compliance challenges within UK corporate branch operations.

   • As part of the overall Risk function, assist in managing enterprise and operational frameworks, particularly focusing on third-party supplier risk and facilities risk.

   Requirements:

   • Proven experience in compliance and risk management, ideally within a multi-branch business setting.

   • Ability to work effectively within a small risk function, contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.

   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a friendly team environment.

   Reporting Structure:

   You will report to the Head of Risk within a small and welcoming team.

   About The Firm:

   The group are a dynamic financial services operations firm with a strong emphasis on growth and stability. Join them in this pivotal role as they continue to expand while maintaining their commitment to compliance excellence. This role is ideally suited for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact before transitioning into retirement.

   If you are an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager seeking a fulfilling opportunity apply below.

2. Compliance Testing Manager – Part Time – Work from home

   2024/02/28 10:22 am Comments Off on Compliance Testing Manager – Part Time – Work from home

   Exciting opportunity for experienced compliance manager seeking a part-time work from home (WFH) role covering Compliance Testing and Risk for multiple UK branch network retail business.

   We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join a mid size financial services operations firm in a part-time remote capacity.

   This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to apply their expertise from the comfort of their own home!

   Key Responsibilities:

   • Compliance testing within a multi-branch business environment.

   • Demonstrate a strong understanding of compliance issues related to facilities management and branch operations.

   • Collaborate with a fast-growing yet stable firm, contributing to its expansion plans.

   • Take a hands-on approach to address multifaceted compliance challenges within UK corporate branch operations.

   • As part of the overall Risk function Assist in managing enterprise and operational frameworks, particularly focusing on third-party supplier risk and facilities risk. Requirements:

   • Proven experience in compliance management, ideally within a multi-branch business setting.

   • Ability to work effectively within a small risk function, contributing to enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.

   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a friendly team environment.

   Reporting Structure:

   You will report to the Head of Risk within a small and welcoming team.

   About The Firm:

   The group are a dynamic financial services operations firm with a strong emphasis on growth and stability. Join them in this pivotal role as they continue to expand while maintaining their commitment to compliance excellence. This role is ideally suited for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact before transitioning into retirement.

   If you are an experienced Compliance Manager seeking a fulfilling part-time opportunity apply below.

3. Internal Audit Manager – Small Branch of Global Bank, London

   2023/12/11 2:31 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit Manager – Small Branch of Global Bank, London

   The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an accountancy qualified Internal Audit Lead to join their London team.

   This is an ideal position if you have 2 plus years Internal Audit Lead experience in a small – mid sized banking or asset management environment and some people managerial experience or Risk Assurance / Internal Audit experience from a Consultancy or Big 4 at the manager level.

   You will work closely with the Head of Audit and small team of 4 and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand.

   Audits will cover all areas of the firm, therefore broad audit fieldwork experience across back, middle and front office operations is ideal. However, key area of risk for the bank are: Treasury, Financial Crime, Institutional lending and Trade Finance. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of these product areas.

   Key Responsibilities:

   • Strategic planning and execution of audits
   • Direct management of two staff members and external resources on a day-to-day basis
   • Acting as a deputy for the Head of Audit when required

   What You Offer:

   • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Internal Audit or Risk Assurance
   • Team lead and / or management experience
   • Background in Banking or Investment Management
   • Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, or ACCA
   • Bachelor’s degree
   • Full UK Visa (Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable)

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

   MUST HAVE:

   • 2 years minimum Internal Audit or Risk Assurance.
   • Team Management and Audit lead experience.
   • Banking or Investment Management experience.
   • ACA, IIA or ACCA.
   • Bachelor’s degree.
   • Full UK Visa (the firm are unable to sponsor visas).

   Apply for more information or an informal conversation.

4. Internal Audit Manager / No2 – Small Branch of Global Bank, London

   2023/11/21 10:21 am Comments Off on Internal Audit Manager / No2 – Small Branch of Global Bank, London

   The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an experienced Audit Manager / No2 to join their London team.

   This is an ideal position if you currently have Internal Audit experience in a managerial / leadership role in a Banking environment (Risk Assurance experience from a practice firm at the upper manager level also considered).

   You will work closely with the Head of Audit and small team of 4 and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with enged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. A key risk for the group is Financial Crime, preference will be given to candidates with audit experience in this area. Other key risks are Institutional Banking and Credit.

    

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

    

   MUST HAVE:

   • 5 years minimum Internal Audit or Risk Assurance.
   • Team Management and Audit lead experience.
   • Banking experience.ACA, IIA or ACCA preferred.
   • Bachelor’s degree.
   • Full UK Visa (the firm are unable to sponsor visas).

   Apply for more information or an informal conversation.

5. Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London

   2023/10/02 12:49 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London

   The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an enthusiastic and bright recent or part qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to join their London team.

   This is an ideal position if you are a qualified Senior Associate from an Audit or Risk Assurance team in a large practice or global corporate firm looking for a more strategically important role within an investment bank.

   You will work closely with the Head of Audit and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. Working both independently and with like minded team members you will review interesting product lines from: Treasury, Corporate Credit, FX trading, and Private Banking to Risk and Compliance operations, within the London offices (and remotely on global Audits).

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

   MUST HAVE:

   • 1-5 years Internal Audit or Risk Assurance experience (External Audit also considered)
   • Financial Services (preferred) OR non FS experience from a practice or large global firm
   • ACA or ACCA preferred.
   • Bachelor’s degree.
   • Full UK Visa

   Apply to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search and Selection Ltd for more information or an informal conversation.

6. Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London

   2023/09/21 9:02 am Comments Off on Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London

   The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an enthusiastic and bright recent or part qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to join their London team.

   This is an ideal position if you are a qualified Senior Associate from an Audit or Risk Assurance team in a large practice or global corporate firm looking for a more strategically important role within an investment bank.

   You will work closely with the Head of Audit and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. Working both independently and with like minded team members you will review interesting product lines from: Treasury, Corporate Credit, FX trading, and Private Banking to Risk and Compliance operations, within the London offices (and remotely on global Audits).

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

   MUST HAVE:

   • 1-5 years Internal Audit or Risk Assurance experience (External Audit also considered)
   • Financial Services (preferred) OR non FS experience from a practice or large global firm
   • ACA or ACCA preferred.
   • Bachelor’s degree.
   • Full UK Visa

   Apply to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search and Selection Ltd for more information or an informal conversation.

7. Financial Crime Manager – Trade Finance

   2023/07/27 9:55 am Comments Off on Financial Crime Manager – Trade Finance

   Financial Crime Manager – Trade Finance and Corporate Banking.

   Fleet Search are working for a global Corporate and Trade Finance Bank based in London (City), who are seeking a Financial Crime Manager, to support the new MLRO.

   The position reports to the MLRO and has responsibility for two staff members.

   As one of two Financial Crime Managers the post holder will have responsibility for the Financial Crime Advisory function for the Trade Finance business line with a focus on Sanctions. You’ll support & train staff members within the team and maintain an effective management reporting line.

   It’s an interesting broad role covering as aspects of Financial Crime across the London branch, with a focus on sanctions within TF.

   Work from home 1 day per week. With 4 days in the office.

   Responsibilities

   • Lead financial crime including: Sanctions, FC regulations and legislation, AML, KYC, CDD, PEP, Fraud, Off boarding, ABC, Gifts & Hospitality, Country Risk Assessment, and Customer Risk Rating Methodology.
   • Deputise for the MLRO as nominated officer.

   Qualifications and Experience

   • Bachelor’s degree
   • Strong technical financial crime and regulatory and legislative knowledge, including: Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Facilitation of Tax Evasion and Modern Slavery.
   • Strong Trade Finance (Corporate Banking also considered) experience
   • UK Work Visa. The firm are unable to sponsor or support, student, dependant Tier 2,3,4 visas.

   The successful candidate will have a Fin Crime, Sanctions, Fraud prevention and ABC advisory experience, gained from acting as a SME in a bank/financial institution.

   We are expecting a high degree of interest in the role and will review all applicants but may not be able to reply to everyone.

8. Big4 Audit and Risk – make your move into financial services

   2023/04/20 9:31 am Comments Off on Big4 Audit and Risk – make your move into financial services

   Investment Management Audit – Small Team, Global Firm, London

   I’m representing an EMEA Head of Audit at a Global Active Investment Manager seeking a considerate and bright professionally qualified CA to join their London team. It’s ideal for a qualified Senior Associate looking to move from a Assurance or Risk team in a Big4 firm or an experienced accountancy qualified audit /risk /or controls professional within retail financial services or large non fs corporate looking for a move to an investment / wholesale firm.

   You will enjoy an open and honest dialogue with high level stakeholders and team members and work across all product lines, asset classes, and operational areas within the London offices and be involved in planning and scoping audits.

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Unfortunately this client are unable to sponsor VISA’s or accept spousal visas, therefore you must be a UK citizen or have an unrestricted UK Visa to apply.

   Apply to Paul Stanbridge for more information or an informal conversation.

   We are expecting a high degree of interest in this role and unfortunately won’t be able to reply to all applicants.

9. Internal Audit Associate – No previous Banking experience required

   9:25 am Comments Off on Internal Audit Associate – No previous Banking experience required

   Excellent opportunity for an experienced Auditor / Internal Auditor / Risk Assurance professional with large corporate experience to join a Global Banking Firm.

   No previous Banking experience required!

   You will be joining a small team and is an ideal position if you are from an Audit or Risk Assurance team in a Big4 / large practice firm looking for a more strategically important role within an investment / wholesale Banking firm, or have Internal Audit experience already and are looking for your second move.

   You will work closely with the Head of Audit and senior team members and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. Working both independently and with like minded team members you will review interesting product lines from: Treasury, Corporate Credit, FX trading, and Private Banking to Risk and Compliance operations, within the London offices (and remotely on global Audits).

   Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

   Unfortunately this client are unable to sponsor VISA’s therefore you must be a UK citizen or have an unrestricted UK Visa to apply

   Apply to Paul Stanbridge for more information or an informal conversation.

   We are expecting a high degree of interest in this role and unfortunately won’t be able to reply to all applicants.

10. Director of Internal Audit – Compliance and Financial Crime

    9:24 am Comments Off on Director of Internal Audit – Compliance and Financial Crime

    Head of Audit – Compliance and Financial Crime.

    Managing a team of 5 covering all areas of Compliance and MLRO/ FC Audit

    The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role managing Audit for Compliance and / or Financial Crime within a Global Banking group in London.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • Establish compliance with global audit standards for financial crime entities by managing and upholding risk assessments within the Fin. Crime and Compliance areas.
    • Offer SME and assistance in the financial crime and compliance risk strategy within group Audit, which includes developing necessary strategy documents.
    • Create an approach and guidance for evaluating financial crime and compliance risks, if needed, and oversee its implementation throughout group audit. Collaborate with relevant leadership teams to supervise the coverage of significant financial crime and compliance risks.
    • Ensure timely delivery of the audit plan and validation of issues related to financial crime and compliance while meeting KPIs.
    • Provide SME input for the audit scope and test programs, and offer continuous support and valuable challenges.
    • Ensure necessary skills are available to execute planned tasks effectively by recruiting, training, or co-sourcing as required.

    Must haves:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in auditing within a banking regulated environment, with a significant focus on Compliance and Financial Crime.
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in a related field.
    • Strong knowledge of corporate or investment banking operations.
    • String knowledge of banking FCA and PRU regulatory requirements.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and within a team.
    • UK VISA.
    • A professional certification in audit, risk management or Audit, such as IIA, ACA, ACCA or CFA.

    If you are a self-motivated individual who is passionate about your work and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    The firm offer a competitive salary package and excellent benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth within the organization.

    Apply now to be considered.

    We will review all applicants but unfortunately we won’t be able to reply to everyone directly.