Are you a market risk professional who is looking to leverage your skills and knowledge in a different discipline with varied exposure? Or perhaps you already possess a combination of both market risk and Audit experience looking for a new challenge in a top tier investment bank with long term career growth opportunity?

Our client, a global investment bank with an enviable reputation are looking for a Market Risk Auditor who is technically astute, intelligent and personable to join their specialist market risk audit team. This role would suit individuals who are well versed in market risk process and have an appreciation for risks and process controls looking for more variety and challenges. Equally, it would suit an auditor who has a good working knowledge of market risk, understanding of investment banking products looking to strengthen their technical skills, conduct deep dive assessment and an opportunity to add real value to a business.

Due to the size and stature of the organisation, there is certainly plenty of opportunity for internal mobility, upward progression and continuous learning and development, you will also be supported by your peers and senior management who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within market risk audit, many of whom have come from a traditional market risk background.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the Market Risk Audit team’s enterprise-wide coverage and play a key part in the team’s development of audit process improvement
• Conducting audits from planning through to completion, acting as subject matter expert for risk, valuation, derivatives
• Responsible for delivering audit reviews of global markets’ portfolios focusing on market risk & valuations
• Providing Market Risk subject matter expertise to the wider audit group
• Continuous monitoring of the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks in global markets portfolios; Value at Risk estimates, Stress testing results at many different levels of granularity for positions and portfolios in global markets.
• Coaching junior members in all aspects of the audit process
• Stakeholder relationship; engaging professional in trading and risk management in frequent dialogue regarding portfolios, markets, positions, liquidity, funding, pricing, valuation

Key Requirements:

• Degree (minimum BSc/ BA level) with good academic record
• Ideally audit related qualification for those from an audit background
• Internal audit experience is desirable BUT NOT ESSENTIAL we are keen to attract MARKET RISK SPECIALISTS who can demonstrate they have the capability to diversify into audit/ have an appreciation for process risk and controls
• Those from a traditional audit background, must possess good working knowledge of market risk
• Indepth knowledge of investment banking and associated products
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage relationships both within the core team, other business areas and stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), especially report writing
• Capable of undertaking new challenges and tasks even in unfamiliar territories and able to learn quickly
• Eager for continuous learning and development

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO:

PLEASE CONTACT CRAIG PHIPPS AT [email protected] or call on 077955 18881

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 020 7099 7180

A market leading investment bank require an exceptional IT Applications Audit professional to come on board and play a pivotal part reviewing multi feed trading applications, a truly exciting opportunity for those who thrive on new challenges.

You will also work with IT Applications Auditors who typically foster a culture of sharing skills and knowledge which they see as vitally important. Given the depth of the technical reviews, cutting edge technology and complexities involved you will certainly be challenged but also have the opportunity to deepen your technical nous and learn from the best.

Key requirements:

• Degree educated
• IT Applications controls, must possess automated business controls experience
• Investment banking experience/ background would be an added advantage but those from other sectors will be considered
• Technically astute and genuinely passionate about technology
• Those form a technical background i.e. programming or developing applications will also be considered, but must possess good understanding of risk controls / end to end risk management / audit
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships within the team and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain challenging technical jargon in clear and concise form
• Adaptable and flexible mindset

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 0207 099 7180

Leading European Bank seeking models / quant professional from a wholesale credit risk, traded risk or pricing model val or developer background.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quant practitioner with models experience in the above areas to gain wider group level exposure and broaden their career options. Qualified Accountants or Internal Auditors with a background in Quant /Models / Modelling within a Wholesale Credit Risk environment will also be considered if they have a strong mathematical grad or post grad education.

Would you like to manage a team of external auditors that enjoy their work and are seeking direction?

Are you looking for a global practice firm that support and encourage a genuine collegiate working environment with their auditors?

If you’re an Audit Manager /Senior Manager looking for a step up from a mid size practice firm or a move away from the Big 4, this group offer excellent career options with good future prospects.

– You must be a qualified accountant and have high level auditing and accounting experience for SME & large corporate clients.

– You must also have team management experience and value coaching junior staff and team members,

– You must have confident communication and presentation skills and be an excellent problem solver.

Tier 1 Banks Advisory Firm, London.
Salary – Up to £40k

If you are a junior Data Analyst with a hunger for knowledge and skills from a vast variety of Tier 1 banks and also have an interest in Data Governance and Data Management, this is most likely the opportunity to grant all your wishes.

If this sounds like you and would like to hear more, and possess:

Essential
Minimum 2 years’ experience.
An Undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum 2.1 class.
Coding skills in VBA, SQL.
Robust and demonstrable understanding of IT general controls and experience performing such audits.
Technical awareness and auditing experience of common operating systems, financial applications, and underlying databases.
Evidence of experience in IT auditing and risk management.
Evidence of experience of preparing and delivering presentations.

Desirable
First time passes at each stage of professional exams.
Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
Relevant IT audit qualification (CISA,QiCA,CISM etc).
Awareness and experience in applying recognised IT audit/governance frameworks such as Cobit, ITIL,Prince 2.
Tableau, Matlab, Qlikview, Power Bi skills.
Experience delivering Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (IDEA or ACL) to support external audit and internal audit work.

Kindly send an updated CV and contact details to [email protected]

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They are currently seeking to appoint a Manager level post within Business Risk, servicing Public Sector clients, providing input from a risk, assurance and audit perspective.

The Manager role is central to the running of this department, delivering excellent customer service to your clients, both internal and external.

Key Role Features

• Ensure assignments are scheduled and delivered on time and on budget
• Effectively manage existing client relationships
• Develop audit committee papers
• Attend committee meetings and lead client liaison meetings

Requirements

• Professional qualification, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc
• Risk management experience of internal and external audit
• Experience of client work in the Public  Sector or Central Government
• Good business development and communication skills

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They are currently seeking to appoint an associate level post within their Business Risk Department.

Requirements
– Professional qualification, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc
– Risk management experience of internal and external auditing
– Experience of client work in the Private Sector or Central Government
– Good business development and communication skills

This is a central role in the Business Risk Management Team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of necessary advice and help to clients, in order to enable them to manage and improve their business performance.

Role Description

• Prepare audit drafts and documentation
• prepare necessary fieldwork subsequent to review
• produce close out documentation
• Attend client meetings and contribute appropriately

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA,MIIA
• Experienced in the use of using Microsoft packages, internet, email
• Experience of internal and auditing and risk management
• Competent in the preparation and delivery of presentations

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.

Due to a recent growth in their client base, they are currently looking for a number of new hires. Opportunities are available for candidates with a background in both public sector audit, and for those from a banking / finance audit background. Roles are available from Associate, to Senior Manager level in operational Audit and Technology Audit. Associates must have at least 2 years PQE.

As well as having appropriate audit experience, candidates must be educated to degree level, and hold appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA etc.

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.

This is an opportunity for a recently qualified / up to 2 years qualified candidate to join their Public Sector Audit Team.

Role Description

• Prepare audit drafts and documentation
• prepare necessary fieldwork subsequent to review
• produce close out documentation
• Attend client meetings and contribute appropriately

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualifications, eg ACA, CA, ACCA,MIIA
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Experienced in the use of using Microsoft packages, internet, email
• Experience of audit or risk management in the Not for Profit / Public Sector
• Competent in the preparation and delivery of presentations

Our client is a leading Financial Consultancy Firm with a significant Global and UK presence, and a diverse client base, ranging from large financial institutions to manufacturing, retail, technology, service industries, and public sector.  They currently have need of a Technology Risk Services (TRS) Senior Manager  to help clients manage risk, and improve their business performance around information technology and information security.

Key Elements of the Role

• Responsible for allocated engagements, and managing staff and client requirements
• Undertake business development, bringing on board new clients, and developing sales opportunities with current clients
• Assist Senior Management Team in the development of new products and services.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm at marketing events, and develop an in depth knowledge of the wide range of services offered by the firm.
• Manage key internal and external clients
• Lead new proposals and participate in presentations
• Act as a subject matter expert in technical services, contributing as necessary to other areas of the practice

Skills and Education

• Educated to degree standard with Professional IT audit qualification (eg CISA, CISM, or similar)
• Proven portfolio management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Good client relationship management skills
• Sound technical knowledge, and auditing experience of common operating systems, financial applications, and appropriate databases
• Substantial experience in IT auditing and risk management
• Experience leading IT audit teams and engagements from end-to-end
• Good people management and coaching skills