Audit Manager

Close Brothers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Close Brothers is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to join our Group Internal Audit team in London. The role offers flexible working arrangements with hybrid options and opportunities to deliver independent assurance to the Audit Committee, Board and Management.

You will lead end-to-end audits, contribute to risk assessment, and prepare high-quality reports while building strong relationships with auditees across the bank. Prior financial services audit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal audit roles within financial services.
• Understanding of risk and controls principles.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality end-to-end audit activities within GIA.
• Produce analysis and input to annual risk assessment and audit plan.
• Draft detailed audit reports on internal control effectiveness.
• Track management actions through to closure with evidence.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk and controls principles

Financial services knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Financial services qualifications (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CISA)

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 Group Internal Audit Team where you will deliver independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to the Audit Committee, Board and Management on the quality and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control, risk management and governance systems and processes.

As part of an expanding and high performing Group Internal Audit (GIA) team, you will drive delivery of 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality end to end audit activities within GIA.
• Producing high quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan.
• Delivering quality risk-based, value adding audits and reviews on a timely basis in line with methodology:
  • Leading selected audits, including planning, execution and completion.
  • Assisting with co-ordination and execution on larger, complex or specialist audits.
  • Managing relationships with business leaders and staff to a high quality.
  • Drafting high quality detailed, relevant and accurate audit reports on the effectiveness of the bank's internal control environment.
• Tracking 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:

• Proven experience of working in internal audit roles, preferably within financial services.
• Proven understanding of risk and controls principles.
• Proven knowledge of the financial services industry and regulations
• Demonstrable experience of leading/supporting continuous monitoring and stakeholder management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with auditees.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent, listening, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of data analytics.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CISA etc. will be considered advantageous.
• Ability to interact comfortably with senior management.
• Strong understanding of project management.
• Experience of managing projects within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of business processes and controls within the financial services industry.
• Excellent technical product knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory remediation programmes.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] 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