A position has arisen for a Senior Manager with Banking & Capital Markets (B&CM) experience to join the internal audit team within Risk Assurance Services (RAS) group, the company's risk management and controls assurance service line.

The B&CM RAS internal audit team assists organisations to improve the quality and effectiveness of their internal audit processes. This is done in a number of ways. Firstly, by advising and assisting in the development of internal audit and risk management methodologies, including assessing whether the internal audit function is delivering effectively to stakeholders. Secondly, by providing internal audit resourcing solutions, such as co-sourcing with existing in-house functions to provide specialist skills or geographical coverage. Thirdly, by supporting internal audit functions with software to enhance and support their work and finally, by developing training for internal auditors using our extensive market and industry knowledge to create highly-tailored solutions.

Ideal candidates will have:

* A proven track record of experience in the areas described above * An accounting or Internal Audit qualification * Exceptional client relationship skills, with a proven track record of dealing with Board and Audit Committee members * A strong personal network and the ability to play a significant role in the development of new business. * Success in this aspect will have a direct impact on both remuneration and career progression * The ability to lead and work successfully in teams * Strong business awareness, sound reporting skills and the ability to work under your own initiative * The ability to apply independent judgement during engagements and to support conclusions reached to senior level personnel both internally and externally * Internal audit experience from a Big 4 practice or from within the Banking & Capital Markets sector * Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley will also be an advantage.

The role can sometimes involve travel, both in the UK and overseas, and working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

This is a senior role and successful candidates will be comfortable dealing with client management up to and including board level. Experience of dealing with Audit Committees will also be an advantage.

The role will include developing the candidate’s and firm’s profile in the Internal Audit market place and to build sustainable relationships with clients. Candidates should have either a proven track record of developing new business in a professional services firm or the credibility and drive to do so.

The applicant should have significant understanding of recent developments in internal auditing and corporate governance, particularly as they relate to the banking sector, gained through either holding a senior position within an internal audit function or through the delivery of such services for a professional services firm. Candidates will use this knowledge in the delivery of professional services clients and to help develop and evolve the firm’s services. Management skills will also allow successful project management of a number of teams simultaneously and the coaching and development of those teams.

For the right individual, this role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a dynamic team with challenging and fast growing targets within our Assurance business.

As a member of our B&CM business unit, there is the opportunity to get involved with:

• Cross line of service client targeting initiatives; • Championing initiatives, such as the launch of new services; • Developing or tutoring on Company’s many training courses; • Counsel and mentor other staff by acting as a ‘Career Coach’; and • A variety of B&CM social activities.