Responsible for the execution and delivery of audit engagements, maintenance of the risk universe and risk assessments of the portfolio, delivering risk-based audit engagements and demonstrating appropriate coverage of the key risks
Dynamically project-manage the audit plan, considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate and addressing any challenges that might impact audit delivery timelines and/or timely review of workpapers
Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges
Address findings and management action plans through the life of the audit along with business stakeholders
Deliver and execute all engagements in adherence to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal signoffs of key documents and processes within the audit file
Produce reports that are written for an executive audience which are impactful, with clear key messages, factual, active voice, written in line with effective business writing requirements, and needing minimum edits
Responsible for developing and maintaining constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant senior stakeholders providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as an independent, respected voice; share feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities
Responsible for establishing regular meetings with senior stakeholders
Responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviors in the stakeholder’s Control Environment
Requirements
Internal or external audit or risk management experience including experience in financial crimes (i.e. Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption)
Experience with the financial industry and related markets, related regulatory bodies and/or Big 4 professional services firms