Description

A well known investment bank is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join their team in London.

Overall Purpose

To verify the bank's controls and to periodically check and assess though audits the completeness of coverage, consistency and correct functioning of the risk control systems in place, as well as their compliance with professional rules, regulations, practices and standards in force.

Main responsibilities

• • To carry out a comprehensive assessment of systems and controls of the Wholesale Banking activities of the investment bank in the EMEA platform following a risk based approach. To interpret and apply UK, French and European banking regulations to risks incurred within the EMEA CIB platform.
  • To conduct and lead allocated audits and report accordingly, to make recommendations for the improvement of controls and governance and, where possible, efficiency. This would include leading and planning the execution of audit assignments and co-ordinating the team during the execution of the audit assignments.
  • To assess the management of risks by designing and performing tests of mitigating control and their operational effectiveness.
  • To produce high quality audit reports, audit scoping documentation and audit programs. Review and prepare working papers, audit files, reporting and dashboard according to GI&A Head Office and EMEA Audit Group instructions and policies on which reliance can be placed by Regulatory and other BPCE Group General Inspection bodies.
  • To assist in following up of recommendations. To maintain and establish regular business partnering throughout life time of open recommendation implementation.
  • To carry out continuous monitoring and risk identification on the allocated Audit units. Alert the Head of Audit on emerging risks or issues detected during audit works or continuous monitoring activities.
  • In addition to the above, the role may be requested to carry out additional ad hoc and emergency assignments.
  • Assist Internal Audit management in the development and maintenance of auditees relationships

The role is based in London but the audit activities will be covering London, Dubai, Milan, Madrid, Frankfurt, Luxembourg and Saudi Arabia. There is an opportunity to be asked to work in Paris on an ad hoc basis.

Preferred knowledge/skills & experience

• The candidate should have a good understanding of Corporate and Investment banking activities, especially the risk management of these activities.
• Previous experience on Global Markets audits (Sales, Trading, Operations) would be preferred.
• Qualifications (CIA, ACAMS, ACA, ACCA) would be preferred.
• Practical understanding of regulatory expectations and rules in the covered jurisdictions (EU, UK, Middle East).
• Speaking an additional language to English is an advantage (Italian, Spanish, German or Arabic).
• Data Analytics is an advantage.
• Agility and problem solving skills
• Planning & analytical skills
• Proactive, co-operative and supportive team player
• Good communication skills