Author Archives: Paul Stanbridge

1. Associate Manager – Banking

   2011/05/30 5:37 pm Comments Off on Associate Manager – Banking

   Salary: £50 – 65k + travel allowance + benefits

   The Banking and Capital Markets division of this leading US Global Banking group are currently looking for an experienced and career minded Capital Markets Associate/Executive to work on key banking operations with a view to promoting them into a lead operations or front office role.

   This is an excellent role for an experienced capital markets auditor within a big 4 firm or someone who has recently gained banking experience having previously been in practice. The successful candidate will have an ACA / ACCA qualification, be able to plan and execute a risk based audit strategy for complex Global Markets products.

   You must also be able to identify control trends, regulatory themes and emerging risks in assigned business areas and their impact on the business and to the Bank overall by applying business acumen and experience.

   Product areas covered will include:

   • Commodities,
   • Equities
   • Credit/Rates
   • Currencies
   • Market/Credit Risk

   Please forward your CV to the above email to be considered for this position

2. Banking Compliance Audit

   4:49 pm Comments Off on Banking Compliance Audit

   £70,000 – £110,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Job Description

   This is a lead role conducting Audit reviews of banking operations from a compliance perspective. This is not a role for a compliance policy expert or deep technical specialist rather for someone with 5-10 years’ experience of Auditing Global Banking Compliance operations experience.

3. Contract – Senior Capital Markets Auditor

   2011/03/11 5:46 pm Comments Off on Contract – Senior Capital Markets Auditor

   London – with travel to outsourced client premises

   Salary: £400 – 500per day + travel allowance + benefits

   The Banking and Capital Markets Consulting division of this leading Accountancy Firm is
   currently looking for a Senior Capital Markets Auditor to work on outsourced contracts in the
   Financial Sector.

   An experienced ACA / ACCA Auditor, the successful candidate must have at least at least
   ten years qualified experience in Capital Markets Audit. The ability to deliver complex risk
   based audits from back to front office is essential. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will
   also be able to comfortably build and sustain relationships with existing and new clients. As
   this is a senior role, will need to be able to deal comfortably with client management to board
   level.

   This role offers great exposure at senior level, as well as the opportunity to gain exposure
   to different high profile banking groups, within a flexible organisation, where access to other
   areas of business will be readily available to the successful candidate. In return, a highly
   competitive rate is offered, as well as a generous flexible benefits package after a qualifying
   period.

4. VP Audit – ABS/ Mortgage Products

   5:11 pm Comments Off on VP Audit – ABS/ Mortgage Products

   £75-110000 + Bonus + Bens, London, Permanent

   Our client a major US investment bank is looking for an exceptional individual with strong Mortgage Products experience to be part of a first class audit team specialising in Global Markets. The successful candidate would be responsible for:

   • Planning, executing and reporting audits.
   • Be a credible subject matter expert in Mortgage Products (e.g. asset backed securities and financing, mortgage derivatives).
   • Tracking audit issues.
   • Supervising staff on audit assignments.
   • Coach/train the audit team by sharing knowledge and leading by example.
   • Support decision making and assist in the development of the existing program
   • SOX engagement.
   • Close and continuous business engagement with ability to influence management on the overall control framework. This will require sound judgement, critical thinking and ability to challenge the status quo.
   • Identify control trends, regulatory themes and emerging risks in assigned business areas and their impact on the business and to the Bank overall.

   This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role within a global business. Promotion prospects will be available both within and outside of Audit for the successful candidate.

5. AVP Capital Markets Auditor

   2011/03/07 5:54 pm Comments Off on AVP Capital Markets Auditor

   £55-70000 + Bonus + Bens, London, Permanent

   Our client a major US investment bank is looking for an exceptional individual to review Equities and Fixed income products at a highly technical level. The successful candidate would be responsible for:

   • Active participation with the potential to lead reviews across the Capital Markets businesses including Fixed Income, Equities, FX and Commodities including complex derivatives.
   • Support decision making and assist in the development of the existing program
   • Conduct analysis of the impact of market fluctuation
   • Continual improvement of processes and controls in the department

   This new role is focused on the technical aspects of the Bank’s Trading businesses with the ideal candidate possessing 5 – 7 years experience within a major practice firm or Investment Bank and a good understanding of traded products. This is a great opportunity for an individual with good product knowledge the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of a major trading operation and develop skills in a supportive network. Promotion prospects will be available both within and outside of Audit for the successful candidate.

6. Operational Risk Analyst- Equity & Derivatives

   5:31 pm Comments Off on Operational Risk Analyst- Equity & Derivatives

   £60-70,000 + bonus + bens, London, Permanent

   Working within the Front Office of the Global Equity and Commodity Derivatives businesses of this highly successful Global Banking Group, this is an excellent opportunity for either:

   • An Internal Controls or Audit professional with good product operations knowledge who’s looking for greater exposure in the Front Office or;
   • An experienced Ops Risk professional seeking a new challenge.

   The primary objective is to ensure that both Operational Risk and Permanent Controls areas fully meet their objectives & requirements through managing the Operational Risk & Permanent Controls Framework and Transaction & Activity Approval Process by:

   • Providing the businesses with Ops Risk analysis through a process and risk review (Risk Assessment & Incidents Analysis),
   • Leading the risk reduction program (action plans design & follow-up, Audit &; Regulators recommendations follow-up),
   • Supporting Operational Risk capital monitoring (through risk quantification) &; fulfilling Basel II requirements,
   • Coordinating the Exceptional Transaction & Activity Approval Process

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7. Capital Markets Audit & SOX

   2011/01/26 11:08 am Comments Off on Capital Markets Audit & SOX

   up to £45,000 + Bonus and Benefits, London, Permanent

   This is an excellent role for an experienced SOX Auditor (IT or business) looking to enhance their capital markets experience OR a new or part qualified account WITH SOX experience looking to increase their knowledge within the capital markets and banking industry.

   The role will encompass SOX reviews across the bank’s capital markets (including sales and trading) business. You will also have the opportunity to second to the Audit department and enhance your knowledge of the font office traded products and operations in this successful international banking group.

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8. Head of Compliance (CF10 & CF11)

   2010/11/25 11:23 am Comments Off on Head of Compliance (CF10 & CF11)

   up to £80,000, London, Permanent

   This mid. cap. European Banking group with business operations in London.

   Reporting to the managing director, you will manage the legal, regulatory and internal
   standards and policies risks and controls for the group.

   You will also:

   • Compliance – Ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, as well as the integrity
     and ethical conduct of all employees and also that the groups policy and procedures are applied at all
     levels within the organisation.
   • Money Laundering Reporting Officer – To ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of systems and controls which reduce the risk of financial crime and money laundering.
   • Data Protection – Act as the Bank’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring that the Bank is fully
     registered with the data protection registrar and is compliant with the current legislation

9. Head of IT Audit

   10:25 am Comments Off on Head of IT Audit

   Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits, London, Permanent

   This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure IT Audit Manager from any large financial services group (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management and so on) to make a career move to a “Head of” role. This would also suit a current Head of IT Audit with strong infrastructure knowledge looking to move to an expanding business with stable growth.

   The successful candidate will lead the implementation of IT Audit principles and structure, lead engagements, and direct the business in IT controls methodology.

   This is a high profile position with global coverage and requires 20% travel, mainly within Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt).

   Currently, this is a sole managerial Principal IT Audit role, man-management responsibility may be required in the future as the team and function grows.

10. Head of Fixed Income Audit

    2010/11/09 3:41 pm Comments Off on Head of Fixed Income Audit

    £80,000 – £110,000 pa + Bonus + Banking Benefits, London, Permanent

    Our client, a global investment bank, seeks a Senior Audit Manager to take charge of the Fixed Income Audit team. Reporting directly to the Regional Chief Auditor and Audit Committee you will have full responsibility to manage the team and the audit process.

    You will act as the key contact point for the business and take responsibility for the IA planning process and value-added reporting to enhance the control culture within the group. The Head of Audit accordingly manages the day to day relationship between IA and business leaders in the respective FI teams.

    You must have experience of managing, leading and developing audit teams as well as very strong knowledge of Fixed Income/Debt products and trade flows. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships is a key in this senior role.

    This is an outstanding opportunity to gain extensive exposure in a senior ‘head of function’ role.