Vice President, Group Internal Audit

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a European bank with a strong track record in Private Banking, Wealth and Asset Management .

Main responsibilities include:

• Annual Activity Planning: Supporting Head of Internal Audit in the risk-based annual activity planning; attending meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Audit Engagement Planning: Independent, goal-oriented, timely and competent planning; identification of significant risks; timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Performing the Engagement: Independent, goal-oriented, risk-based, timely and competent execution; timely and comprehensible documentation of performed audit tests; ongoing assessment / analysis of new insights and risk-based adaption of defined audit tests.
• Communicating Results: Communication of audit results in form of closing meetings and meaningful audit reports.
• Audit Measure Management: Independent, timely and effective monitoring of measure implementation; sustainability assessment of the implemented solution.
• Special Tasks: Support in investigations and special reviews as and when required. Proactive and timely coordination of audit engagements with auditees and Head of Internal Audit.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 7 years of Internal / External Audit experience with a banking firm in the UK.
• Relevant professional qualification and education to degree standard (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CPA or equivalent preferred).
• Knowledge regarding Private Banking business related front office topics such as Financial Crime, Investment Suitability and Cross Border.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform audit work in accordance with department and professional standards for internal auditing.
• Ability to complete audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner. Excellent communication (i.e. verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.

For more information on this role and our client please send across an updated CV.