Our client is a leading global investment bank.  This is an exciting contract opportunity for a Capital Markets Auditor  to assist in the final section of the audit year end. The successful candidate will be working at VP level or above, and have an audit background in a similar banking or financial services environment within a Capital Markets Function.  Experience in the risks and controls governing front office is essential, and exposure to Equities, and rates / fixed income products would be particularly useful.

Essential requirements

• Relevant qualification, such as CA, or ACCA
• Internal Audit experience from practice or a bank in the UK
• Sound knowledge of Capital Markets/ Trading products
• Understanding of risk and control on business process within an investment bank
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Immediate Start – Contract length – 4 weeks +
Day Rate £500 – £700

Our client is a leading global investment bank. This is an exciting contract opportunity for a specialist Auditor, working at VP level or above, to join their Internal Audit team covering Risk, specifically VaR Audit and Bipru 7.10.

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIA or any other relevant Audit/ Accounting qualification
• Internal Audit experience within a UK bank
• Excellent knowledge of VaR Audit and BiPru 7.10
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Contract Length 3 months +

Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank seeking an ambitious and bright individual to join their ever growing Global Markets division as an AVP Capital Markets Audit.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Investment Banking and Capital Markets (either Equities or Fixed Income / Rates / FX), product flows gained through:

– A previous Internal, Risk, Audit or Controls role within a Bank,

– An External Audit Banking client base if within practice.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

You will work across all business areas within trading and get exposure to all asset class. Internal mobility is actively encouraged, and opportunities will present in due course for upwards career progression, in an environment with a dedicated career development programme tailored to the individual.

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIA or any other relevant Audit/ Accounting qualification
• Internal Audit experience from a Capital Markets or Investment Bank OR External Audit experience with a firm grasp of risk and controls within Front Office Banking Sales & Trading.
• Sound knowledge of Capital Markets/ Trading products
• An understanding of risk and control on business process within an investment bank
• Strong analytical and technical knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Team Manager VP Audit: Capital Markets – Rates / Fixed Income / FX Audit

Our client, a tier one investment bank is seeking a VP Auditor with sound working knowledge of trade flow for Rates / Fixed Income, FX or Equity products to join their dedicated internal audit team. The Internal Audit function consists of teams who provide independent assurance over the organisation and operations for all stakeholders across varied business lines, ultimately providing assurance to the Board and Group Executive Management.

The successful candidate will have a background in Product Control, Audit or Risk in a banking environment within a Capital Markets function, with practical experience of FX, fixed income / rates or equity products. Using excellent communication skills to manage relationships with clients and senior management, good leadership skills to manage projects and teams, you will have expert knowledge of the risks and controls governing the front office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit VP or a Senior Audit Manager looking for line management responsibilities.

Essential

• An accountancy or audit qualification
• Ability to manage and lead audits within an Investment Banking environment
• Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills
• Capital Markets front office knowledge
• Experience with Traded Products including: Rates / Fixed Income, FX, commodities, (FICC), equities.

Senior Market Risk Auditor – London

Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank seeking a qualified Quant / Market Risk practitioner to join their growing Global Markets Audit division.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Quantitative Finance or Market Risk background with relevant post graduate qualifications. Excellent communication skills are essential.

The Internal Audit function consists of teams who provide independent assurance over the organisation and operations for all stakeholders across varied business lines, ultimately providing assurance to the Board and Group Executive Management.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Sound knowledge of Capital Markets Banking
• An understanding of controls within an investment bank
• Strong analytical and technical knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A leading corporate and investment bank with a strong global presence is seeking an experienced senior manager to lead a team with responsibility for Internal Audits of FX capital markets business. With considerable experience leading and managing teams, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience contributing to all aspects of internal audit from developing the annual audit plan to executing and compilation of the final report. Ideally, the successful candidate will have worked in a similar environment in either financial services or a large, global bank. You will have expert understanding of controls and regulatory developments impacting on global markets business and particularly on FX.

Skills for Senior Audit Manager FX – London markets:

• Degree educated or related experience
• A professional audit or accountancy qualification would be an advantage
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Expert knowledge of fX and rates trade flow / front office risks.
• Expert understanding of technology application control disciplines for FX.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit VP or a Senior Audit Manager looking for line management responsibilities to develop and mentor teams.

Our client, a leading Bank, is looking to expand it’s Internal Audit function and recruit a Corporate Operations Auditor for their Chester Office.

Their ideal candidate will be from a Big 4, or similar Practice background, and will either hold, or be working towards a relevant professional accountancy qualification. A minimum of 2 years experience, either pre or post qualifying is required. Experience in either Wholesale Banking or Corporate Banking (Capital Markets Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, M&A or Corporate Finance) is essential. This is a great opportunity for candidates from practice or with a few years experience to enhance your banking experience.

Requirements:

• Qualified or part qualified with ACA / ACCA or similar
• Relevant Banking experience
• Enthusiasm and a good team attitude

Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank. They currently have a vacancy within their Internal Audit department, specifically looking at Equities and e-trading. Whilst preference will be given to candidates who have experience in this area, candidates with a sound understanding of the trade life cycle in any asset class are also welcomed. An audit or assurance background is requisite. This is very much a front office audit opportunity, and a great chance to gain experience in this area.
Requirements for AVP Equities Audit:

• Degree educated
• Professional audit or accountancy qualification would be an advantage
• Knowledge of trade life cycle in investment banking

Our client is a Tier 1 Institution with a large global presence. They are currently seeking two senior appointments to join their expanding first class audit team based in the London Office.

These roles cover audit of FX Trading Audit globally, and also look at both emerging and frontier markets within the organisation. There are two posts, one SVP and one at VP level. These are senior roles, and the right candidate will be someone with significant gravitas and experience of leading teams, and managing staff at a strategic level. The nature of the department means that there will be a significant travel element (up to around 35%), to areas including South America and Mexico. Ideally, the right candidate will have sound experience in these areas, however a good audit background, along with working knowledge of the trading environment and great interpersonal skills are the paramount requirements. ,

Essential Requirements

• Professional Accountancy Qualification eg ACA/ACA
• Extensive Internal Audit Experience at the requisite level
• Great Interpersonal and management skills
• Sound knowledge of trading environment
• Willingness to travel up to 35%