Job Description
Overall Summary
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join Close Brothers Internal Audit Team where you will support the Head of Audit for Technology and Change within the Close Brothers Group. You will work as part of an expanding and high performing GIA (Group Internal Audit) team to deliver the audit plan and related activities in a timely manner to best practice standards, producing value-adding and high-quality internal audit services to help the organisation achieve its objectives.
As a Senior Auditor you will operate independently, and also as a team member on audits across a number of the different Banking divisions. Working with experienced Audit Manager audit leads, you will contribute to the successful delivery of the audit in planning, fieldwork and reporting.
Responsibilities
* Supporting delivery of end to end audit activities within Group Internal Audit (GIA).
* Producing quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan.
* Contributing to delivery of quality risk-based, value adding audit work on a timely basis in line with methodology:
o Defining risks, controls and understanding design and operational effectiveness.
o Leading sections and assisting with co-ordination of audits, including engagement in planning, execution, testing, reporting and audit file completion.
o Managing relationships with business staff professionally and effectively.
o Drafting high quality detailed, relevant and accurate audit workpapers and documents on the effectiveness of the bank's internal control environment.
* Tracking allocated outstanding management actions through to closure, ensuring they are appropriately resolved with supporting evidence or escalated in a timely manner
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
* A proven track record of executing audit testing (across different areas)
* Proven understanding of risk and controls principles.
* High level of motivation and ability to work in an organised manner under pressure.
* An ability to build strong relationships with auditees.
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Influencing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to deliver work on time and to budget.
* Audit experience
* CISA or CISM (exam pass or certification)
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
* Prior experience of working in internal audit roles, preferably with a reputable banking / financial institution, or top tier assurance experience.
* Strong knowledge of the technology industry standards, including IT Resilience and Change risk and EU/UK regulations applicable to Close Brothers.
* Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CRISC etc. will be considered advantageous.
We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.
About Us
For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group