Audit Specialist - Data Analytics

Quilter; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Specialist to join their Internal Audit team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver audits that protect the organization’s assets and reputation while ensuring compliance with standards. You will engage with various stakeholders, assess risks, and propose actionable improvements. This role emphasizes innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you are driven by curiosity and a desire for growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

Incentive Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong data management skills and familiarity with related tools.
• Experience in Power BI and CoPilot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audits effectively across Quilter’s Internal Audit Plan.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Data Management

Risk Assessment

Audit Methodology

Data Analytics

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Audit Qualification

Tools

Power BI

R

Python

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 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 committed to innovation and community impact, continuously transforming and modernising to serve our customers better. If you want to be bold and ambitious, join us.

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Southampton / London

Contract Type: Permanent

Non-Regulated

As an Audit Specialist, you will deliver audits effectively across Quilter’s Internal Audit Plan, helping protect the organisation’s assets, reputation, and sustainability. You will understand business processes for assigned audits and manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring timely and quality delivery in line with GIA standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess significant risks and ensure they are reported appropriately.
2. Evaluate whether risks are adequately controlled.
3. Identify improvements for governance, risk management, and internal controls.
4. Develop understanding of business processes for audits.
5. Manage multiple audit assignments, adhering to deadlines and budgets.

Audit Delivery

1. Execute audits during planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages.
2. Engage with process owners to understand and identify key risks.
3. Perform risk-focused testing using techniques like root cause analysis.
4. Propose practical actions to address control weaknesses.
5. Maintain communication with stakeholders about audit observations.

Data Analytics

1. Enhance audit insights through data analytics techniques.
2. Proficiency with tools such as R, Python, Power BI is advantageous.
3. Knowledge of data management 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 and innovative audit approaches.
5. Limited travel may be required.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong data management skills and familiarity with related tools.
• Be curious, questioning, and persistent to achieve outcomes.
• Follow GIA’s audit methodology effectively.
• Be willing to learn and develop, with experience in PowerBi and CoPilot being a plus.
• Work collaboratively, with a commitment to personal growth.
• Embrace change and seek innovative ways of working.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and promote inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities based on skills and experience. We foster a respectful environment where everyone 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.

Core Benefits

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