Summary:
Vanguard's Internal Audit and SOX department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our European Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this role you will work across both Investment and Business audits, completing risk-based audits to evaluate management’s internal controls and influence senior management to take action to improve the control environment. You will collaborate with stakeholder groups across the investment lifecycle and across divisions, being instrumental in executing the audit coverage strategy for key risk topics. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with audit and business leaders and build your knowledge of key business areas and operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.
2. Connect with various levels of management to discuss progress and results including opportunities to strengthen processes/controls and related remediation efforts.
3. Participate in client discussions including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and establish relationships with business process owners and management.
4. Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings.
5. Apply relevant industry acumen including common practices, established standards, regulatory and global impact considerations to provide recommendations to business management.
6. Act as a mentor by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.
7. Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.
Qualifications:
8. Undergraduate degree in a business-related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certification or advanced degree a plus – e.g., MBA; Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent; Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA – IIA).
9. General business ( financial services including asset management, banking ) and audit experience (i.e. operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal) ) preferred.
10. Experience in portfolio management and trading audits preferred.
11. Working knowledge of the financial services industry and regulatory requirements.
12. Proven ability to function in fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
13. Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
14. Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments as needed.
Special factors:
15. This position is hybrid and will require you to work in our London office Tuesday-Thursday.
16. Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.