Senior Auditor & Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Auditor - Senior Associate to lead the audit lifecycle and engage with senior executives. You will play a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of management's controls while driving efficiencies through automation. Ideal candidates will possess strong auditing experience, an analytical mindset, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact our audit processes positively.

Qualifications

• Internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience).
• Experience with internal audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Evaluate, test and report on management's controls.
• Communicate audit findings and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Internal or external auditing experience

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of internal control concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Advanced Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Auditor - Senior Associate within our Internal Audit Department, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the entire audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork to reporting, validation, and continuous monitoring. You will gain high visibility and engage with senior executives across the bank, beyond the Internal Audit function. This role allows you to make a significant impact and promote excellence in our audit processes while expanding your professional network and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements from planning to reporting
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate, test and report on the design and operating effectiveness of management's controls
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, while providing independent challenge
• Establish collaborative working environment with team members and peers, supporting a culture that encourages integrity, respect, excellence and innovation
• Remain up-to-date with evolving industry and regulatory developments impacting Risk Management
• Find ways to drive efficiencies in the audit process through automation

Qualifications

• Internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience)
• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Advanced Degree in relevant discipline
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry