Manager, Process and Controls - Wealth Asset Management

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in London is seeking a Manager for Process and Controls in Wealth Asset Management. This role requires 5-6 years of experience in internal audit or controls, with responsibilities including managing client relationships and executing audit projects. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of financial services regulations. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideally 5-6 years experience in internal audit, risk, or controls projects.
• Good understanding of regulation and compliance in investment sector.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and work on client engagement teams.
• Provide assurance over business activities in financial services.
• Build client relationships and execute projects effectively.

Skills

Planning and delivering internal audit and controls engagements

Managing client relationships

Understanding service offerings

Commercial awareness

Effective communication

Education

2.1 classified degree or equivalent

Professional qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 21 Aug 2025

Requisition ID: Manager, Process and Controls - Wealth Asset Management

At EY, our Internal Audit & Controls team provides confidence to our clients and their stakeholders through the rigorous independent assessment of process and controls. This is done through the appropriate use of internal audit and controls skills, building strong relationships, coupled with industry insight in the Financial Services market.

We have an unparalleled understanding of the evolving requirements and expectations of Internal Audit. EY is the only professional services firm to have supported the development of the UK CIIA FS Code in 2013, and the 2017 and 2024 refresh.

The opportunity

We are building our Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls practice and are looking for driven professionals with a strong background in Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and advancement, expanding your broader business knowledge and helping you build internal and external relationships across disciplines and borders.

Candidates must have experience of working in internal audit, risk and/or controls projects either as an internal auditor/advisor at a professional service firm or within an in-house Internal Audit function within industry. Experience in Wealth or Asset Management sectors is preferred and advantageous.

Disruptive technology, including Artificial Intelligence, is driving a need to focus on how technology supports, underpins, and disrupts the way in which an organisation operates. We are looking for individuals willing to help drive the industry forwards on the future of Internal Audit & Controls.

Your key responsibilities

EY's Internal Audit & Controls team provides assurance that an organisation's business activities are operating effectively in addressing these challenges. This is done through the appropriate use of audit skills coupled with industry insight in the Financial Services industry.

As part of the FSO Consulting team you will manage and work on teams with responsibility for building client relationships and ensuring the overall execution of projects, under the guidance of Senior Managers, Directors and Partners.

Join us and you'll work on challenging projects and accelerate your career within a supportive team. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

Your goal will be to help clients achieve their potential - and you can expect to do the same. As part of a supportive team, you'll have every opportunity to progress and build knowledge that will make a difference to your entire career.

Skills and attributes for success

• Planning and delivering internal audit and controls engagements that meet clients' needs and expectations.
• Managing day-to-day client relationships and expectations by delivering value and providing knowledge and insight for improving their business.
• Ensuring client deliverables meet internal Service Quality Standards and are ready for Partner review.
• Maintaining active communication with both partners/directors and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Understanding our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Assisting partners/directors with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Contributing to Thought Leadership articles published internally and externally.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training colleagues.
• Assisting partners/directors with the development of client proposals and engagement contracts.
• Overseeing and coaching junior colleagues.

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following

• Strong academic record including at least a 2.1 classified degree or equivalent; a professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Ideally 5-6 years track record of delivering controls, risk, regulatory or internal audit assessment reviews in the Wealth and/or Asset Management Sectors.
• Good understanding of the sector and the role of key functions within an Investments company, including Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions described below.
• Solid understanding and experience of regulation and compliance hot topics in the Investments sector.
• Experience of performing reviews against regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Good understanding and experience of using standard IT platforms and software packages, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Effective communication with outward-facing client management on projects.
• Ability to support, coach and mentor more junior team members to build the wider skill set of the team.
• Commercially savvy and able to discuss future market trends and implications for clients.
• Problem solving: adapt experiences to different client problems to design and implement solutions.

What we look for

• We are looking for highly motivated and professional candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help us develop and grow a team of high-performing consultants. You will contribute to the continued success of our Internal Audit & Controls practice and help our clients improve how they operate.
• Being a strong team player and flexible in working with different clients and engagements.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team; working styles are flexible and support allowing for remote/hybrid work as appropriate to individual needs.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Apply now.

Manager, Process and Controls - Wealth Asset Management

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and help EY become even better.

Our Internal Audit & Controls team provides confidence to our clients and their stakeholders through the rigorous independent assessment of process and controls. This is done through the appropriate use of internal audit skills, building strong relationships, coupled with industry insight in the Financial Services market.

We have an unparalleled understanding of the evolving requirements and expectations of Internal Audit. EY is the only professional services firm to have supported the development of the UK CIIA FS Code in 2013, and the 2017 and 2024 refresh.

The opportunity

We are building our Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls practice and are looking for driven professionals with a strong background in Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and advancement, expanding your broader business knowledge and helping you build internal and external relationships across disciplines and borders.

Candidates must have experience of working in internal audit, risk and/or controls projects either as an internal auditor/advisor at a professional service firm or within an in-house Internal Audit function within industry. Experience in the Wealth or Asset Management sectors is preferred and advantageous.

Disruptive technology including Artificial Intelligence is driving a need to focus on how technology supports, underpins, and disrupts the way in which an organisation operates. We are looking for individuals willing to help drive the industry forwards on the future of Internal Audit & Controls.

Your key responsibilities EY's Internal Audit & Controls team provides assurance that an organisation's business activities are operating effectively in addressing these challenges. This is done through the appropriate use of audit skills coupled with industry insight in the Wealth and/or Asset Management Sectors.

As part of the FSO Consulting team you will manage and work on teams with responsibility for building client relationships and ensuring the overall execution of projects, under the guidance and direction of Senior Managers, Directors and Partners.

Join us and you'll work on challenging projects and accelerate your career within a supportive team. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

Your goal will be to help clients achieve their potential - and you can expect to do the same. As part of a supportive team . click apply for full job details