Audit Specialist - Data Analytics

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Specialist to join their Internal Audit team. In this role, you will deliver audits effectively, ensuring the organization’s assets and reputation are safeguarded. You will engage with process owners, manage multiple assignments, and utilize data analytics to enhance audit insights. This is a fantastic opportunity for a curious and collaborative individual eager to contribute to continuous improvement within a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about audit processes and data management, this role will offer you the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong data management skills and familiarity with associated tools.
• Experience in data analytics and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audits effectively across Quilter’s Internal Audit Plan.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, adhering to deadlines and budgets.
• Enhance audit insights through data analytics techniques.

Skills

Data Management

Audit Methodology

Data Analytics

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 a range of services including 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. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, along with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter, we are continuously evolving—modernising and becoming more customer-centric. Our foundation is built on expertise trusted by hundreds of thousands, and we aim to make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Southampton / London

Contract Type: Permanent

Non-Regulated

As an Audit Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering audits effectively across Quilter’s Internal Audit Plan, aiding the Board, Executive Management, and Committees in safeguarding the organisation's assets, reputation, and sustainability. You will develop a deep understanding of Quilter's processes for assigned audits, managing multiple assignments to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery in line with GIA standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess significant risks and ensure they are properly reported.
• Evaluate whether risks are sufficiently controlled.
• Identify improvements for governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Understand business processes related to audits.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, adhering to deadlines and budgets.

Audit Delivery:

• Execute audits at all stages: planning, fieldwork, reporting.
• Engage with process owners to understand and identify key risks.
• Conduct targeted audit testing, including root cause analysis.
• Recommend practical actions to address weaknesses.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and relationships.

Data Analytics:

• Enhance audit insights through data analytics techniques.
• Proficiency with tools like R, Python, Power BI is advantageous.
• Knowledge of data management practices and AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot is beneficial.

Other GIA Activities:

• Manage Issue Assurance activities quarterly.
• Support risk monitoring and annual planning.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and review business MI.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovative audit approaches.
• Limited travel may be required.

About You

• Strong data management skills and familiarity with associated tools.
• Curious, questioning, and persistent in achieving outcomes.
• Ability to follow GIA’s audit methodology effectively.
• Willingness to learn, with experience in PowerBi and CoPilot preferred.
• Collaborative, committed to growth and development.
• Open to change and proactive in improving work methods.