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 +

Senior IT Auditor – Banking – Chester

Our client, a tier 1 Bank is seeking an IT Audit Associate VP to join their Internal Audit team.

Ideally with a Financial Services background gained in a large bank or investment firm, the candidate will use their prior experience in IT infrastructure, security and controls Audit to maintain the organisation’s rigorous internal audit standards. The successful candidate will use excellent communication skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and senior management in addition to facilitating a culture of shared knowledge and experience among team members.

There is opportunity to engage in Operational Audits if interested.

• Experience of IT Audit, either in a Financial Services group, or on a Consultancy basis with a Big 4 firm
• An understanding of the interaction of IT Audit with the rest of the business
• Relevant higher education qualifications
• Relevant professional qualifications i.e. CISA

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.

A rare opportunity to join a Corporate and Private Bank as sole Head of Audit. The ideal candidate will either be a Senior Audit Manager / No2 from a Corporate Banking and / or Private Wealth firm seeking a ‘step up’ to a role with executive and board level reporting responsibilities, or a previous head of audit looking for a strong career move.

Applicants must have a degree and a professional qualification as well as previous Banking or Wealth Audit experience from the UK or Europe.

Global Asset Manager seek Senior Auditor with 3 years+ Managerial / Leadership level 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 other senior roles within Audit.

The successful candidate will be a high performing, results orientated individual with a strong audit background and a track record in Investment Management.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3 years+ experience at a VP level in Asset Management Audit / Investment Management Audit. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, both within Internal Audit and the business units, are also a must.

Our client is one of the premiere Global Investment Banks. They are currently looking for an ED to join their UK Wealth Management Audit Team. Joining a talented team of 5, you will take responsibility for delivering audit services, leading risk assessments, developing audit plans and managing their execution and completion. The role will involve delivering special project services and managing your own client portfolio and relationships across the business groups as well as managing junior auditors. The role also offers the opportunity to professionally interact with senior management, whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments in the bank’s environment and business activities of the Business Group.

The successful candidate will be a high performing, results orientated individuals with a strong audit background and a track record in Wealth Management.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3 years+ experience at a VP level in a Wealth Management Audit / Private Banking Audit role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, both within Internal Audit and the business units, are a must.

Our client is a leading global brokerage company working mainly for financial and real estate clients. Their products include foreign exchange, equities, equity derivatives, and credit derivatives amongst others.

They are looking for an Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit Group in the London Office. With 3-4 years audit experience, the ideal candidate will be be comfortable with leading various technical and general controls audits. SOX experience would be very useful. Candidates with relevant Big 4, or similar Practice candidates are welcomed, although ideally some experience in industry will also have been gained.

This role offers the opportunity for involvement in global audits, and will give the successful applicant exposure to CEOs, CFOs, and CISOs, with the potential to become involved in presenting to audit committee’s and boards.

Due to the global nature of the business, there will be an element of travel, usually to the USA office.

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