SC/Manager, Internal Audit and Change (FS Insurance, Investment Management and Wealth), Technology &

Job Description

Deloitte's dynamic and innovative internal audit team provides clients with expert advice on some of the most challenging and complex engagements in the financial services industry. Due to recent marketplace successes, we are looking to recruit experienced candidates with a proven track record in the global financial services industry to support the delivery of internal audit services across the UK. Our clients include, but are not limited to, Banks, Building Societies, Insurers, Investment and Wealth Managers, Investment and Pension Funds and Private Equity businesses. As part of our successful team, you will play an important role in maintaining and growing the practice and developing our people.

Responsibilities

• Actively leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of internal audit engagements and transformation assurance services for Financial Services clients across Insurance, Investment Management, and Wealth sectors;
• Utilise established project management methodologies and best practices, incorporating innovative approaches to optimise assurance over large, complex transformation programmes;
• Leading and mentoring project teams, fostering the professional growth and development of junior colleagues to help them reach their full potential within a supportive and inclusive environment;
• Using a range of internal audit methodologies and approaches, including advanced techniques such as Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence;
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders within clients and the wider market, collaborating seamlessly with Deloitte's global member firm network;
• Possess a strong understanding of technology controls and their alignment with leading frameworks (e.g., COSO), effectively supporting key business processes;
• Perform validation activities of management action plans to remediate audit issues and regulatory findings;
• Building relationships with experts across broader Deloitte network including Deloitte's offshore capabilities to deliver client focused assurance solutions;
• Working with our clients on implementing or reviewing aspects of their processes;
• Applying your Insurance, Investment Management and Wealth sector experience to practical business scenarios; and
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree, minimum 2:1, or relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, US CPA, CIMA, CIA, CIRM, MCT or equivalent);
• Prior experience of working in an Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management and/or Transformation Assurance role;
• Experience in the financial services sector, either as part of a Financial Services Institution, in an internal audit or advisory capacity to similar organisations, or in the regulation of such Institutions;
• Experience of internal auditing techniques (including risk assessment, audit scoping, devising audit approach, controls testing, substantive testing);
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral/written communication, guidance & influencing skills, including team management;
• Experience in developing project deliverables (proposals, reports, presentations) to a high standard;
• Highly motivated approach, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a stimulating work environment; and
• Good organisation, planning and coaching skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.