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Senior Internal Auditor

Isle of Man
Permanent
Senior Internal Auditor (London or IOM Based)
 
Our client seeks a qualified and experienced Internal Audit professional to join their team.
 
Role Profile: You will be part of a small in-house function with a Team based in the UK (London) / IOM reporting into the Group Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance. Key to the role is delivery of risk-based plan across the Group and to senior business stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to perform internal audit assignments with a strong focus on AML / CFT compliance and in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan. These will be under the direct supervision of a Senior Internal Audit Manager. Reporting on the adequacy of internal processes, systems and controls including governance, and adherence to relevant policies and procedures. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships. Due to the global nature of the business, there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to occasionally travel to other locations / offices across the Group.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver Internal Audit reviews in line with the approved risk-based plan or as requested by the Group Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance and in line with agreed quality standards / methodology
  • Planning and researching key areas of risk impacting auditable areas including relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Conducting audit walkthroughs to identify and test key controls
  • Deliver audit reports that are factual, relevant and provide assurance to the recipient including identification or any potential issues and the mitigating actions to be taken by management
  • Conduct follow-up activities to ensure agreed Internal Audit actions have been fully implemented to minimise business risks
  • Support the production of Management Information reports for Regional Managing Directors around Plan status, emerging issues and status of audit actions
  • Responsibility for agreeing objectives and own personal development plan
  • Maintaining effective working relationship with business management across all Regional offices and promoting a strong risk and compliance control culture
 
Skills and Experience:
  • Education to degree level (or equivalent) with a 2:1 honours degree or higher
  • Postgraduate and/or industry specific qualifications are also desirable - CIA or recognised accountancy qualification
  • A minimum of 5-10 years' experience preferably in the financial service industry / experience of corporate, trust, fund related services (preferred) and a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Internal audit environment. Exposure to and understanding of AML/CTF related risks and controls is essential.
  • Excellent communication, reporting writing and analysis skills- Ability to build effective relationships and influencing skills
  • Enjoy working as part of a Team and exploring solutions to complex issues
  • Ability to balance personal delivery with Team objectives and activities
  • Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
  • Aptitude to apply personal learning and utilise software packages
  • Problem solving skills and ability to think through actions and consider impacts including costs vs benefits
  • Resilient and act with the highest degree of personal integrity
  • Proficient in English
Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa
Quote job ref: 15584

Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.