Internal Audit - Senior Auditor - Markets

The EMEA Currencies and Emerging Markets (CEM), Commodities and Digital Markets Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment of the CEM, Commodities and Digital Markets (including electronic trading) business activities in EMEA. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage performed and managed by a team of business and technology audit specialists and coordinated on a global basis with colleagues in other regions.

As a Senior Auditor in Commercial & Investment Bank Markets Team, you will develop and execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, and oversee and perform audit testing. You'll lead end-to-end audits, from risk assessment and testing to clear, impactful reporting, partnering with senior stakeholders while maintaining independence. This role offers front-row exposure to dynamic Markets businesses, the chance to spot emerging risks, and opportunities to drive innovation and automation in audit delivery. If you bring auditing or relevant financial services experience, strong analytical judgment, and confident communication, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget.
• Work closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders.
• Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; you must be disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.
• Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
• Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning.
• Champion a culture of innovation.
• Follow 'How We Do Business' Principles.
• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnerships.
• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• Proven internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required.
• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners.
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• CPA, CIA, and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. The Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team's priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.