Banking Internal Audit – Global Markets (Contract)
Posted 2 days ago by Robert Half
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Our client, a leading banking group, is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for a contract role focused on Global Markets operations. The position involves executing risk-based audits, assessing controls, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and effectiveness in trading processes. The role requires a strong understanding of front office operations and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. This is a hybrid position based in Central London, requiring three days in the office each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute risk-based internal audits covering the Global Markets division, with an emphasis on front office operations and trading workflows.
- Assess and test controls related to pricing models, trade capture, booking, execution, and settlement processes.
- Challenge design and effectiveness of controls in high-volume, high-complexity environments.
- Work closely with audit and Global Markets teams to identify, document, and escalate issues; compile and present findings to stakeholders.
- Support ongoing monitoring, risk assessments, and delivery of audit plans.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports for senior management.
- Stay up to date with regulatory requirements and banking standards relevant to Global Markets.
- Conduct audits both independently and collaboratively, utilizing the hybrid working model (3 days in the London office per week).
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable internal audit experience within a banking or capital markets environment (preferably investment banking).
- Deep operational understanding of Global Markets products and front office processes, including pricing, trade booking, risk management, and end-to-end trading workflows (across at least one asset class: FX, Rates, Equities, or Commodities).
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, controls testing, and audit best practices.
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Proven ability to “deep dive” on complex trading activities – strong technical interviewing and investigative skills are essential.
- Adept at delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Banking Internal Audit – Global Markets (Contract)
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Start: April/ June
Right to Work: Must have valid UK working rights
Overview: Our client, a leading banking group, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to deliver audit and assurance work focused on Global Markets operations. Operating in a high-performing team, you’ll work collaboratively with the business, predominantly covering front office processes, pricing, and the end-to-end trading lifecycle across multiple asset classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute risk-based internal audits covering the Global Markets division, with an emphasis on front office operations and trading workflows.
- Assess and test controls related to pricing models, trade capture, booking, execution, and settlement processes.
- Challenge design and effectiveness of controls in high-volume, high-complexity environments.
- Work closely with audit and Global Markets teams to identify, document, and escalate issues; compile and present findings to stakeholders.
- Support ongoing monitoring, risk assessments, and delivery of audit plans.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports for senior management.
- Stay up to date with regulatory requirements and banking standards relevant to Global Markets.
- Conduct audits both independently and collaboratively, utilizing the hybrid working model (3 days in the London office per week).
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Demonstrable internal audit experience within a banking or capital markets environment (preferably investment banking).
- Deep operational understanding of Global Markets products and front office processes, including pricing, trade booking, risk management, and end-to-end trading workflows (across at least one asset class: FX, Rates, Equities, or Commodities).
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, controls testing, and audit best practices.
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Proven ability to “deep dive” on complex trading activities – strong technical interviewing and investigative skills are essential.
- Adept at delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
- ACA/ACCA/CIA/CIMA (or equivalent) preferred.
- Must hold valid right to work in the UK and be available for a June start.
Contract Details: Full-time contract role, initially for 6 months. Hybrid model: 3 days in central London office, 2 days WFH. Contract PAYE day rate