Audit Manager - Investment Banking Risk & Controls

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking an Audit Manager in London to verify controls across European wholesale banking activities. You will interpret UK/European regulations, design control tests, and produce clear audit reports while following up on recommendations.

The role requires risk-based auditing across multiple jurisdictions, with potential international travel. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Audit Manager within investment banking.
• Strong understanding of corporate investment banking risk management.
• Practical knowledge of UK, EU and European regulations and rules.
• Additional language skills (Italian, Spanish, German) are advantageous.
• Solid data analytics capabilities and structured testing approach.

Responsibilities

• Verify controls and assess risk coverage across Natixis Wholesale Banking activities in Europe.
• Interpret and apply UK, French and European banking regulations to risks.
• Conduct audits, report findings, and propose improvements to controls and governance.
• Design tests of mitigating controls and assess operational effectiveness.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and maintain audit documentation per policy.
• Follow up on recommendations and maintain business partnerships.
• Monitor risks and alert Head of Audit to emerging issues.
• Promote and enhance Audit Methodology and handle ad hoc assignments.
• London base with coverage across London, Milan, Madrid, Frankfurt, Luxembourg; possible Paris work.

Skills

Audit management

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge (EU/UK)

Data analytics

Regulatory interpretation

Problem solving

Planning & analytics

Strong communication

Timely delivery under deadlines

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Job description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking an Audit Manager in London to verify controls across European wholesale banking activities. You will interpret UK/European regulations, design control tests, and produce clear audit reports while following up on recommendations.

The role requires risk-based auditing across multiple jurisdictions, with potential international travel. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are essential to succeed.