Internal Auditor – Markets/Banking
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Half
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for an experienced Internal Auditor specializing in capital markets or investment banking for a 3-month contract in London. The role demands a full-time, on-site presence and involves planning and executing internal audits, identifying risks, and preparing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial instruments and regulatory compliance. This position is suited for detail-oriented professionals who can work independently under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute internal audits with a focus on markets, trading, and banking operations
- Identify risks and control weaknesses, and provide actionable recommendations
- Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports for senior management
- Collaborate with stakeholders across front office, risk, compliance, and operations
- Ensure audits are delivered in line with internal methodology and regulatory standards
- Monitor follow-up actions to ensure audit recommendations are implemented
Key Skills:
- Proven internal audit experience within a capital markets, investment banking, or trading environment
- Strong understanding of financial instruments (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives) and banking processes
- Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, MiFID II, EMIR)
- Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and to tight deadlines
- Professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)
- Experience using audit software or GRC tools (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) is a plus
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
ob Title: Internal Auditor – Markets/Banking
Location: London (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract Type: 3-Month Contract
Engagement Type: PAYE Day Rate
Start Date: ASAP - 3/4 weeks
Overview: We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with a strong background in capital markets or investment banking to support our internal audit function on a short-term contract. This role requires full-time, on-site presence in our London office and is ideally suited for a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of financial instruments, trading activity, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute internal audits with a focus on markets, trading, and banking operations
- Identify risks and control weaknesses, and provide actionable recommendations
- Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports for senior management
- Collaborate with stakeholders across front office, risk, compliance, and operations
- Ensure audits are delivered in line with internal methodology and regulatory standards
- Monitor follow-up actions to ensure audit recommendations are implemented
Required Experience & Skills:
- Proven internal audit experience within a capital markets, investment banking, or trading environment
- Strong understanding of financial instruments (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives) and banking processes
- Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, MiFID II, EMIR)
- Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and to tight deadlines
- Professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)
- Experience using audit software or GRC tools (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) is a plus
Contract Terms:
- Duration: 3 months
- Likely to extend
- Rate: Competitive PAYE day rate (dependent on experience)
- Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week on-site in London
- Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK . Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.