• Manage and support internal audits of Front Office and Corporate functions across the Instinet Europe business, and other Global Markets and Investment Banking businesses.
• The position has responsibility for annual risk assessments, continuous monitoring, audit execution, and audit issues follow-up.
• Execute audits in accordance with departmental standards and conduct effective risk assessments on processes/functions during the audit. Ensure consistent delivery of assignments on time and to quality and methodology standards.
• Support IA’s strategic initiative for Data Analytics by being an active supporter and contributor to this initiative. Utilise data analysis to improve and enhance the audit approach.
• Assist with the continuous monitoring programme for the coverage of Instinet businesses across Europe, including regular meetings with key auditees and evaluating any changes in the risk profile which might result in a change in the Instinet audit plan, risk assessments or audit universe.
• Manage and perform risk assessments across Instinet Europe using the departmental risk assessment methodology.
• Direct and carry out pre-implementation reviews, special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work where required.
• Continually seek to improve audit and departmental processes.

• Strong background and experience of auditing Equities business in an electronic trading environment and supporting operational processes gained through a combination of education and work experience in a brokerage or financial institution that is subject to global regulatory standards and mandates.
• Relationship Management: Has proven ability to build strong relationships with auditees and can effectively manage upwards at senior levels. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the business needs and exceeds expectations.
  
  Able to network and manage relationships across the organisation and in the wider financial services industry.
• Strong background and experience of managing and executing audits within a Global Markets or brokerage environment. Experience should include a number of the following areas: electronic trading, sales and client on-boarding, clearing and settlements, transaction reporting, risk management, governance, and a working knowledge of assessing against key regulatory requirements and expectations (MiFID II RTS 6, FCA and BaFin expectations).
  
  
• Experience of developing and executing data analytics to gain audit assurance over audit activity.
• Experience of successfully performing regional audit projects, as well as performing multiple audits concurrently.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key risks and control weaknesses, and sound judgement on the criticality and impact of issues identified, with a risk and commercial focus.
• Good knowledge of business resiliency, outsourcing management, and IT application controls, would be advantageous.
• Confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong time and project management skills, consistently delivering to deadlines (budget and time). A proven ability to work effectively on multiple tasks, exercise good judgement in prioritising one’s own workload to meet deadlines.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification supported by work experience as a business auditor in a financial services firm, consulting firm or Big 4 firm.
• ACA/ACCA/CISA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Sound knowledge of general auditing principles and best practices and standards, and experience of using agile audit techniques.

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Your new role

Senior Internal Auditor

What you'll need to succeed

Strong communication, a good understanding of Global Markets products (Vanilla or Complex) and maybe an understanding of Equities Products.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to develop and learn in an experienced environment from experienced team members as well as working on Global Projects

What you need to do now

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