Audit Specialist - Data Analytics | Southampton, UK

Quilter; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking an Audit Specialist with a focus on data analytics. This role involves executing audits, assessing risks, and enhancing governance through innovative data techniques. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong data management skills and experience with analytics tools like Power BI and Python. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and personal development, and be part of a team that continuously strives for excellence in delivering financial advice and wealth management solutions.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits

Holiday (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong data management skills and good knowledge of associated tools.
• Experience with audit methodologies and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audits effectively across the Internal Audit Plan.
• Engage with business units to identify key risks and controls.

Skills

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Audit Qualification

Tools

Power BI

R

Python

Microsoft CoPilot

Job description

Audit Specialist - Data Analytics

Quilter Southampton, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 15 hours ago Permanent Competitive

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 has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses 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, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Southampton/ London

Contract Type: Permanent

Non-Regulated

As an Audit Specialist, you will play a crucial role in delivering audits effectively across Quilter's Internal Audit Plan. This will help the Board, Executive Management, and the Audit and Risk Committees protect the organisation's assets, reputation, and sustainability. You will develop a thorough understanding of Quilter's business processes for assigned audits and be responsible for multiple audit assignments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with GIA methodology and quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing whether all significant risks are identified and appropriately reported by the relevant teams.
• Assessing whether risks are adequately controlled.
• Finding ways to improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and the system of internal controls.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Quilter's business processes for assigned audits.
• Responsible for multiple audit assignments, delivering to deadlines and budgets in accordance with GIA methodology and quality standards.

Audit Delivery:

• Execute audits at all stages: planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Engage with business unit process owners to understand processes and identify key risks.
• Perform audit testing focused on key risks, using techniques like root cause analysis.
• Propose clear, practical actions to address control weaknesses.
• Keep key stakeholders informed of Internal Audit observations and maintain relationships beyond the audit.

Data Analytics:

• Focus on increasing the use of data analytics techniques to enhance audit insights.
• Proficiency with analytics or visualization tools (R, Python, Power BI) and experience with Data Analytics or Business Intelligence is advantageous.
• Understanding of data management good practices and experience with AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot is beneficial.

Other GIA Activities:

• Manage and perform Issue Assurance activities quarterly.
• Support continuous risk monitoring and annual audit planning.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and review business MI/activity.
• Contribute to GIA's continuous improvement program and consider innovative audit approaches like data analytics and agile auditing principles.
• Limited flexible travel may be required depending on audit engagements.

About You

The successful candidate:

• Strong data management skills and good working knowledge of associated tools.
• Comfortable questioning convention, staying curious, and persevering to achieve the right outcomes.
• Use expertise to deliver effective and efficient internal audit work by following GIA's audit methodology.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills, with experience in Quilter's Microsoft toolset (PowerBi, CoPilot) being ideal.
• Works collaboratively, committed to learning and personal development.
• Embraces change and initiates new and better ways of working to deliver positive customer outcomes.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

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