Job Description

• Execute and document audits with limited supervision to a high standard in accordance with department and professional standards.
• Evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Analyse risks and proactively identify the root cause of issues.
• Finalise audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment.
• Communicate audit results and issues in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Employ computer-assisted auditing tools and identify opportunities for the use of continuous monitoring and automated auditing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Business and Industry Knowledge - demonstrable knowledge, and experience of performing audit work across Securities Services products, in particular global custody and fund administration. Methodology & Analytical Skills - detailed understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts and strong analytical skills to assess the impact of control weaknesses. Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive manner. Leadership - adapts to a changing environment, monitor progress and timely deliver a high quality end product. Enthusiastic, self-motivated and effective under pressure. Accountability - proven ability to support execution of audits / projects. Seeks ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness of work performed. Willing to take personal responsibility/accountability. Project management - ability to assess priorities, participate in audit assignments and execute assigned audit tasks in a team environment.• Education to degree standard (or equivalent) in an Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline is preferred. • Recognized Audit qualification is desirable although not mandatory. • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability. • Knowledge of applicable European regulations impacting Securities Services. • Experience working with data analytics and, any or all of the following would be beneficial: Alteryx, Qlikview, Tableau, Business Objects.