Vice President, Internal Audit - Front Office Investment Banking

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to implement an audit program which involves effective risk assessment and design of a risk prioritized coverage approach.
• Identify improvement opportunities and escalate to relevant senior management to improve client experience, mitigate risk and enhance compliance.
• Lead, plan, execute and document audits in accordance with department and professional standards and ensure audits are completed timely and within allocated budget.
• Identify risks as part of a risk-based audit program in close partnership with the wider audit team
• Work closely with stakeholders to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Proactively communicate audit results and audit findings in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment.
• Implement and execute an effective program of continuous auditing for assigned areas.
• Identify and follow up on specific audit issues and ensure appropriate involvement with significant development efforts or projects.
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value

Qualifications & Skills Required:

The individual should be a strong team player, able to multitask, demonstrate project management skills and work under pressure in a dynamic business environment.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline and/or other relevant professional qualifications, eg CIA, ACA, CPA, CAMS etc.
• Minimum 8 years audit or relevant business experience within a financial services organization, major accounting firm or regulatory body
• Good understanding of internal control concepts
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/ accountability
• Works well individually and in teams, shares information and supports colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner and with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication (i.e., verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamically changing work environments, including travel (upto 20%) where necessary

Benefits:

You will get the opportunity to work in an exceptional bank with defined career progression opportunities. A competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate