Audit Manager

Overall Summary

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full‑time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis. Join the Close Brothers Internal Audit Team where you will be responsible for delivering independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to the Audit Committee, Board and Management on the quality and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control, risk management and governance systems and processes. Working as part of the Internal Audit team our ideal team member will have previous experience in delivering high quality end‑to‑end audit activities within Group Internal Audit with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality end‑to‑end audit activities within Group Internal Audit (GIA).
• Producing high quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan.
• Delivering quality risk‑based, value‑adding audits and reviews on a timely basis in line with methodology.
• Tracking outstanding management actions through to closure, ensuring they are appropriately resolved with supporting evidence or escalated in a timely manner.
• Performing business monitoring to ensure that GIA is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary audit response is developed.
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with business management.
• Encouraging partnership and knowledge sharing between GIA, Risk, Compliance and the business to help embed a robust risk management and control culture across the bank.
• Proactive interaction across the GIA function to promote delivery of departmental goals and to maintain high quality outputs.

What We Are Looking For (Essential)

• Proven experience of working in IT internal audit roles, preferably with financial services.
• Proven appreciation of defining and testing risk and controls principles.
• Proven knowledge of the technology, operational risk, data and cyber risks, including best practice standards and regulations applicable to Close Brothers.
• Proven understanding of SDLC, Cloud and other technology‑related topics.
• Demonstrable experience of leading/supporting continuous monitoring and stakeholder management.
• High level of motivation and ability to work in an organized manner under pressure.
• The ability to build strong relationships with auditees.
• CISA or CISM (certification).

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of project management.
• Experience of managing projects within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of business processes and controls within the financial services industry.
• Excellent technical product knowledge.
• Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CRISC etc.