VP Audit Global Investment Banking

We are partnered with a leading global financial institution who are looking to hire a Vice President within its Internal Audit team, focused on Global Investment Banking.

The role will provide audit coverage across investment banking activities, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, Risk, Compliance and other control functions. The VP will be responsible for leading and contributing to risk-based audits, assessing the effectiveness of the control environment and providing challenge around key business and regulatory risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute audits across Global Investment Banking and related business activities
• Assess key business, operational, conduct and regulatory risks
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Manage audits through planning, fieldwork, issue identification and reporting
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the first and second lines of defense
• Identify emerging risks and contribute to ongoing risk assessments and audit planning
• Provide clear, commercially minded challenge to the business
• Support the development of more junior members of the audit team

Ideal background:

• Internal Audit experience within a bank or financial institution
• Strong knowledge of Investment Banking / Corporate Banking / Capital Markets products and associated risks
• Experience auditing front-office businesses or working closely with investment banking stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation and control environments
• Ability to independently manage complex audits and senior stakeholder relationship