Latest Vacancies in Asset Management Audit



Strategic controls for high-risk operations of Global Financial Services Firm

If you are a newly qualified accountant (or equivalent) from a leading practice or consulting firm with experience in either Risk Management, Assurance, Internal Audit, Controls or Accounting for large corporate client accounts, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join a global brand with very strong career prospects.

As part of a team of like-minded professionals, you will be responsible for reviewing designated higher risk operations across front, middle and back office functions, report your findings and develop recommendations on mitigating controls weaknesses with your stakeholders. You will gain senior-level exposure across the firm, working alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be given in house training and benefit from sponsored ongoing professional development.

You do not need prior financial services but it is advantageous.

To apply you must have:

  • Large corporate firm / client experience
  • Audit, Internal Audit, Accounting, Controls or Risk experience
  • Good academic record
  • Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CA, CFA etc
  • A full UK Visa

Apply to Paul Stanbridge with your CV to be considered for the role.

Global Bank, seeking experienced Internal Auditor or Risk Assurance professional with Retail or Corporate Banking industry knowledge, ideally with experience of controls in all areas of banking operations but ideally: Credit risk, CASS, banking compliance, and payment process.

Good salary and Banking Bonus

 

 

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.

Our client is an investment management group with a global presence, working in both the institutional and retail space.

They are currently looking to recruit a contractor for either Aberdeen or Edinburgh. This contract is covering an internal secondment, and will initially be for three months, but may extend up to twelve. Working with the Internal Audit team, the appropriate candidate will have sound experience of Asset Management and the regulations surrounding it. Appropriate audit experience is necessary, either within the AM industry, or through experience gained with either a Big 4 or similar Practice Firm. A good knowledge of relevant compliance issues would be of particular advantage.

Essential
Good team player with sound Asset Management experience
Qualified with a relevant accountancy qualification, eg ACCA
Knowledge of relevant regulations, eg UCITS V and Solvency II

Our client, a leading chemical services provider, to the oil and gas industry is seeking an experienced microbiologist to manage the microbiology team in their Aberdeen office.  You will have a proven track record of leading and managing teams, including recruitment and development of staff which is the main responsibility for the role.  In addition to developing a strong team for this growth area, you will also contribute to consultancy projects.   While predominantly based in the Aberdeen office, there will be some travel required to other UK sites.

  • Science degree
  • Experience leading and developing teams
  • Excellent communication skills  

Our client, a leading UK bank is seeking an experienced Senior Treasury Officer to lead the treasury and group finance audit team.  You will use expert knowledge of the risks and controls governing liquidity and capital to meet regulatory reporting requirements such as ICAAP, ILAA and RRP.

The ideal candidate must have experience in the one of the following areas:

  • A Senior Audit Manager with recent experience auditing  the treasury function in a large bank;

  • Senior Manager in a big four/Financial Services company with consulting experience in Treasury;

  • Treasury Manager or Senior practitioner (Controls aware, Audit experience not required).

You will use excellent communication skills to lead and develop the treasury audit team and manage relationships with senior managers and stakeholders.

Senior role within the Life business of a leading FTSE 100 company to lead the development and implementation of the audit plan for Actuarial controls .

  • Qualified Life Actuary;
  • Awareness of General Insurance actuarial concepts;
  • Knowledge of Insurance Pricing, Reserving, Capital requirements (including Solvency 2), Planning, Forecasting and Financial Reporting;
  • Ability to communicate complex messages effectively to different audiences which will include the Insurance Finance Director and Chief Actuary as their key stakeholder.

Salary c£110k plus bonus. Edinburgh /London

This is Senior Group role within the Life business of a leading FTSE 100 company to lead the development and implementation of the audit plan for Insurance and Actuarial Finance.

  • Ideally a qualified Life Actuary;
  • Awareness of General Insurance actuarial concepts is also preferred;
  • Good knowledge of key finance process and activities including, Insurance Pricing, Reserving, Capital requirements (including Solvency 2), Planning, Forecasting and Financial Reporting;
  • Ability to communicate complex messages effectively to different audiences which will include the Insurance Finance Director and Chief Actuary as their key stakeholder.

Our client is a leading global financial services provider of back office (accounting
and administration) support functions for pension funds and other institutional
investors. The Group has a long standing reputation as a world leading custodian
and is a highly regarded asset manager and service provider. Their global
perspective is enhanced by local “centres of excellence” and Scotland is seen
as a strategic place for future growth. To support these expansion plans, our
client is now looking to enhance the Fund Accounting team with a number of
senior appointments.

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Six Figure Package

Our client is one of the UK’s largest Wealth Managers and provides a wide range of products and investment banking services to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals with investable assets of £500K upwards.

This Group is experiencing rapid growth and, as part of an ongoing global investment programme, are looking to expand their private wealth team in Scotland by appointing talented senior and experienced private bankers with the expertise to take care of the growing number of sophisticated local and international clients in Scotland, including the new wave of entrepreneurs.

The business aims to recruit high achievers with strong client relationships in this area, who ideally can bring an existing portfolio of clients whilst building sustainable new client relationships and developing their own networks and referrals in order to move markets and win business.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Client Servicing – conduct reviews, keep abreast of updates, inform clients of new products and services,
  • Relationship Management – understand your clients’ life priorities, goals and attitude to risk, entertain, offer knowledge and guidance
  • Business Development – build and develop internal & peer networks, as well as referrals, acquire new clients and generate fees.
    Required experience:

  • Significant previous Wealth Management experience with a strong track record of delivering innovative and complex wealth solutions to HNWI’s and longevity in other reputed Private Banking Groups
  • Strong relationship management, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) are essential to ensure credibility with clients
  • The desire, confidence and persuasiveness to succeed and progress your career in the Private Banking arena.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a tier 1 Private Wealth Manager and help them build their already significant position in the marketplace and capitalise on their strengths at a time when there is clearly a shift in Global Wealth distribution, as well as a rising number of international and high net worth clients here in Scotland.Exceptional salary and benefits are on offer for the right candidate.