Senior Audit Manager

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead audits and drive quality assurance across the organization. The role involves managing audit delivery, producing impactful reports, and developing effective stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and an auditing or accounting qualification, as well as experience in regulatory remediation validation and assurance delivery. A collaborative and dynamic work environment is offered, emphasizing innovation and growth.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience managing regulatory remediation validation.
• Broad proven experience in assurance delivery and supervision.
• Experience in a fast-paced international organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audit delivery and execution of a portfolio of audits.
• Produce impactful audit reports influencing partners.
• Develop relationships across the business to assess risk.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Quality assurance experience

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement attitude

Education

Degree or equivalent

Recognised Internal Auditing or Accounting Qualification

Job description

About us

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open‑access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It is how we have contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open‑access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

Our people

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Exciting opportunities

Exciting opportunities to join a fast‑growing Internal Audit function at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEG Internal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as Capital Markets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions. In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly experienced audit professionals joining the function to complement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!

Role Purpose

Leads the audit delivery and actively contributes to the successful execution of a portfolio of audits by ensuring that audits are completed to a high‑quality standard and that engagement reports provide assurance and contribute to improving LSEG's risk and control environment. Lead the audits confidently in line with the audit methodology. Monitor the audit team's progress and be the main point of contact with the team to ensure the audit progresses in line with expectations. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and elevate issues and blockers to the AD or HoA timely. Run the audit team meetings/scrums. Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Confidently manage audit partners and independently run audit partner meetings. Work with the team to keep the partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach.

Role Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of the key risks and risk drivers for the Divisions; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date.
• Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on‑time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle.
• Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology.
• Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks.
• Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology and actively leads the performance of team members.
• Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification
• Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA) or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified
• Experience managing regulatory remediation validation
• Broad proven experience required in assurance delivery and supervision
• Extensive stakeholder management experience
• Experience in a fast‑paced international organisation would be advantageous
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement attitude

Career Stage

Manager

LSEG Information

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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