Author Archives: Paul Stanbridge

1. Commodities Auditor

   2010/10/21 11:37 pm Comments Off on Commodities Auditor

   £60,000 – £75,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor / Audit Manager with commodities experience. You will be responsible for providing internal audit coverage for the EMEA region of this successful bank. Reporting to an Audit Director, you will plan, execute and deliver the annual audit plan for the commodities desk and have responsibilities for the prop and arbitrage desks.

   The Internal Audit Departments function is to assess the internal controls, framework of risk management and corporate governance processes are robust and enhance the business. You will provide assurance and advisory services to improve controls and processes where necessary covering all functions of the business from the front to the back office.

   To be considered for this role you will need at least 2 years experience from a similar internal audit or external audit role. You will need to have experience and understand of a range of traded products within a traded environment. You will need to hold a relevant audit qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA or CPA.

2. Swiss Private Banking Audit Manager

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   £70,000 – £90,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   German or French Speaker. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years experience of Swiss Regulated Private Banking activity.

   Large highly profitable Private Bank seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to cover Swiss Banking (Private Wealth Management and some Asset Management) activities. The successful candidate will assist in the completion of the annual audit plan, communicate those areas requiring control enhancements and provide recommendations for improvements to senior management and the Board Audit Committee. You will have your own client portfolio and some team leadership responsibilities.

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3. Senior Audit Manager Treasury & Finance

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   £70,000 – £85,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Our Client seeks a Senior Auditor Manager for their London office.

   You will liaise with business management to audit 1)wholesale banking and 2) Finance IFRS and UK GAAP across the retail banking business.

   Main Tasks:

   • Manage a team of 12
   • Performance Manage team of 3-4
   • Lead Audit reviews

   There are opportunities for progression and also to become a Head of Audit, in the future.

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4. Head of IT Audit

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   Head of IT Audit London

   £80,000 – £110,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Excellent opportunity to grow this brown field unit from the ground up

   The ideal candidate will be a senior VP in a large European or Global Banking group looking for a career move to a Head of Audit position

   You must have senior level experience in the industry and excellent interpersonal skills

   For further details call 0845 5005253 or email info@fleet-search.com

5. Technology Auditor (Europe and Asia)

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   £70,000 – £90,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Global banking group seek VP IT Auditor:

   • Responsible for assessing the technology risks within the European and Asian offices of the Firm.
   • Perform audits of all systems and data processing functions, including pre and post implementation reviews using a risk-based approach.
   • Perform infrastructure reviews of contingency, access security, program change, network, and data center operations.
   • Perform operational/financial audits where required.
   • Identify control deficiencies and system inefficiencies and make recommendations to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, operations, and applications.
   • Participate in integrated audits by working with the financial auditors.
   • Develop sound and clearly written findings that are supported by documented workpapers.
   • Maintain a high level of professionalism with peers and auditees.

   Technical Knowledge and Skills

   Knowledge: Strong IT audit knowledge with a background in auditing principles and procedures; knowledge of the latest technologies and systems, experience in system development reviews, knowledge of computer security and access control technology, coupled with knowledge of securities industry (i.e., Equity and Global markets products). Good understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including sections 302 and 404….

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6. Senior Asset Management Auditor

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   £55,000 – £70,000 per annum, London, Permanent

   Global Asset Manager seek Senior Audit with 5 years+ experience

   You will be one of the two most senior members of a team of 5 auditors

   This is an excellent opportunity to join as a senior member of an established team. You will be required to lead junior audits through the audit cycle and build relationships with the executive group. This is a rare opportunity to join a successful team with good career prospects to move into the business or into a number two position.

   Main Duties and Responsibilities:

   • Develop strong partnerships with business management by providing a credible point of contact for Audit issues. These solid relationships should be based around a shared commitment to ensuring that risk issues are routinely considered in all material decisions and reported appropriately.
   • Conduct specific risk and control reviews (e.g. RMS Risk Reviews, Combined Assurance Reviews with Risk and/or Compliance or ad hoc reviews) at the request of the business, senior management or the Head of Audit.
   • Manage and maintain appropriate Audit management tools, techniques and reports to support the business, senior management, Board and regulators.

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7. Corporate Banking – 2 x VP’s

   2010/10/01 6:20 pm Comments Off on Corporate Banking – 2 x VP’s

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

   Global banking group seek two VPs to help execute their Corporate Audit strategies across EMEA.

   This is a successful team that is expanding because of business growth. You will be required to develop and maintain relationships with Senior Partners whilst acting as ‘auditor in charge’ to coordinate work assignments among team members.

   You will also:

   • Develop testing routines that can be performed through CAAT’s
   • Promote and influence sound risk management practices with business partners
   • Develop and maintain an appropriate and effective relationship with business partner management

   The successful Candidate will be rewarded with strong promotion potential and gain hands on experience of complex products and operations from one of the largest Banking groups in the world.

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8. Insurance (Lloyd’s Market) Audit

   2010/09/15 11:34 am Comments Off on Insurance (Lloyd’s Market) Audit

   £300-400 p/d, 3-6+ months contract,

   Our client, a leading consultancy firm, seeks an experienced Accountant/ SOX practitioner/ Internal Auditor or External Auditor with strong knowledge of insurance operations (including: Claims, Research, and Underwriting process) to work alongside financial auditors at a Lloyd’s Managing Agent.

   This key role is to assist and educate a team that currently lacks detailed Lloyd’s operations knowledge.

   There is a strong possibility the contract could extend should you wish.

9. Compliance Review

   2010/08/10 5:14 pm Comments Off on Compliance Review

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

   Job Description

   This is a lead role advising the Internal Audit and Governance groups on current and new regulatory issues. There will be minimal Audit report writing required. The focus is entirely on educating the current Internal Audit teams on regulatory developments and coordinating regulatory Audit work.

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10. Senior Capital Markets Auditor – Global Investment Bank

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    £65,000 – £80,000 per annum, London, Permanent

    Job Description

    Our client, a major international banking group, seeks a Senior Audit Professional with solid Capital Markets’ experience to lead reviews across the London businesses. As the bank also operates in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Wealth businesses, you will also have the opportunity to diversify your exposure and gain experience in these areas.

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