Excellent opportunity for anyone with fluent
MANDARIN
and recent experience as an Assistant
INTERNAL AUDITOR
or with 3 years in this specialist field who is now looking for their next step. This is a corporate banking role and this experience is essential.
The company is an international organisation and very well respected in its area. Ideally you will need contribute to the development of audit strategy and planning, perform audit reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing valuable insights to senior management team.
Job Title
Assistant
Internal Auditor
Location London
Work style: 1 Day WFH
Salary : up to £50,000 Per annum
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in developing the Internal Audit strategy and Annual Audit Plan for London Branch.
* Conduct internal audit reviews and prepare draft reports with clear findings and recommendations.
* Maintain up-to-date Internal Audit procedures and ensure annual reviews are completed.
* Support financial audits by reviewing financial records, analysing data, and identifying discrepancies.
* Maintain and update the Issues Tracking Database to monitor remediation actions.
* Assist in the testing and evaluation of internal controls, highlighting risks and proposing improvements.
* Provide ad hoc support including research, analysis, and administrative tasks.
* Deputise for the Head of Internal Audit at key management and committee meetings when required.
* Ensure compliance with UK regulations and the Bank's internal policies.
* Maintain accurate and detailed audit documentation and working papers.
Other Responsibilities
* Develop expertise in UK business, risk frameworks, and policies.
* Produce high-quality audit reports with agreed-upon action plans and timelines.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and secure commitment to corrective actions.
* Work with external auditors, Risk, and Compliance teams to align assurance activities.
* Advise senior management on control enhancements and conduct risk improvements.
* Adhere to company policies, core values, and cultural expectations.
* Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree-level education.
* 3–5 years of experience in banking or the financial services industry.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, assess data, and draw conclusions.
* Knowledge of IT systems and controls.
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with commercial awareness.
* Highly organised, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Product knowledge within banking/financial services is desirable.
* Must have the right to work in the UK.