Insight Global's leading financial services client is looking for an Associate to join the Internal Audit Investment Banking team. The successful candidate will participate in planning and scoping reviews, meet with stakeholders within the area being reviewed to understand and walk through the business and technology processes and identify the key risks and controls to be assessed. They will also assess the risk and impact of the issues identified on reviews and produce reports to management. As well as Ad hoc work on firmwide projects around new processes, activities and investigations, they will maintain internal stakeholder relationships. This involves regular interaction with the business to assess changes in the businesses which may influence the coverage scope and audit plan. Ongoing liaison will also include colleagues globally and internal and external stakeholders including regulators and external audit. Assessment of the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to mitigate the key risks identified.
The candidate must have the following:
• Experience in an internal audit role within the financial services industry
• Significant experience with auditing Investment Banking / primary markets activity (E.g Mergers & Acquisitions, IPOs, Dept Capital Markets, Leverage Finance, Investment Grade, Issuance of Public Equities)
• Experience with conducting Regulatory Validation work
• A risk and control mindset
• A genuine interest in audit, businesses, functions and financial services.
It would be beneficial if the applicant had these plusses:
• Accounting qualification (ACCA)
• Team oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines while remaining organized in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to learn both firm and industry standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Relationship building skills and ability to work effectively across a global team