Audit Specialist - Data Analytics

Quilter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Specialist to enhance its Internal Audit Plan. This role involves delivering audits effectively, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with GIA standards. You will engage with stakeholders, conduct thorough audits, and leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights. The ideal candidate will possess strong data management skills and be proficient in tools like R and Power BI. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement while making a significant impact on governance and risk management.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

Incentive Scheme

Non-Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong data management skills and familiarity with related tools.
• Experience in Microsoft tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits through all stages: planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring adherence to deadlines.

Skills

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

R

Python

Power BI

Microsoft CoPilot

Job description

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments, and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £116.2 billion in customer investments (as at 30 September 2024). It offers services spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business comprises two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent includes the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform, and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, along with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter, we are committed to innovation and community impact, continuously modernising and becoming more customer-centric. We encourage boldness and ambition in pursuit of excellence.

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Southampton/London

Contract Type: Permanent

Non-Regulated

As an Audit Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering audits effectively across Quilter’s Internal Audit Plan. Your work will support the Board, Executive Management, and Audit and Risk Committees in safeguarding the organisation's assets, reputation, and sustainability. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of Quilter’s business processes for assigned audits and manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery according to GIA standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess whether all significant risks are identified and properly reported by relevant teams.
2. Evaluate whether risks are adequately controlled.
3. Identify opportunities to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls.
4. Develop understanding of business processes for audits.
5. Manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets, following GIA methodology and quality standards.

Audit Delivery

1. Conduct audits through all stages: planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
2. Engage with process owners to understand processes and key risks.
3. Perform targeted audit testing, including root cause analysis.
4. Propose practical, clear actions to address control weaknesses.
5. Maintain communication with stakeholders about audit findings and foster ongoing relationships.

Data Analytics

1. Enhance audit insights through increased use of data analytics techniques.
2. Proficiency with tools such as R, Python, Power BI is advantageous.
3. Knowledge of data management best practices and AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot is beneficial.

Other GIA Activities

1. Manage Issue Assurance activities quarterly.
2. Support risk monitoring and annual audit planning.
3. Participate in stakeholder meetings and review business MI.
4. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, exploring innovative audit approaches.
5. Travel may be required depending on audit engagements.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong data management skills and familiarity with related tools.
• Be inquisitive, questioning conventions and persevering for the best outcomes.
• Follow GIA’s audit methodology to deliver effective internal audits.
• Be willing to learn and develop skills, with experience in Microsoft tools (Power BI, CoPilot) preferred.
• Work collaboratively and value personal development.
• Embrace change and seek innovative ways to improve work and customer outcomes.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and promote inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities for all based on skills, qualifications, and potential. We foster a respectful environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: Act with integrity and go above and beyond for clients and communities.
Always curious: Seek new ideas and knowledge to stay ahead.
Embrace challenge: Aim high and transform potential into outcomes.
Stronger together: Collaborate, listen, support, and challenge constructively to achieve more collectively.

Core Benefits

• Holiday: 26 days (182 hours)
• Incentive Scheme: Participation available to motivate performance.
• Pension Scheme: Non-contributory with optional personal contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance: Standard cover with options for family.
• Life Assurance: 4x salary.
• Income Protection: 75% salary after 26 weeks of absence.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Available for Jersey employees.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional options via salary deduction.