Auditor - Finance

Job Title: Auditor - Finance, Associate (f/m/x)

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

The Group Audit (GA) function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity, and independence, and assists the Bank’s business and infrastructure areas to identify key control weaknesses.

You will work with staff and management within GA to deliver regional and/or global finding validations, targeted reviews, and audits. You will become an integral member of the Group Audit CFO team who are responsible for global coverage of CFO (Finance and Treasury), in addition to the CRO functions of Liquidity Risk Management and Valuation Control.  The current team is comprised of approx. 50 FTE’s based in 10 locations (London, Frankfurt, Jacksonville, New York, Singapore, Bonn, Milan, Manila, Madrid, Mumbai and Pune) with a Principal Audit Manager based in 5 of these.

Responsibilities

• Support audits covering the CFO & Capital Planning (CCAR) functions, evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to the underlying risks.
• Plan and execute audit fieldwork in line with the agreed audit approach e.g., document process flows, identify key risks, test key controls to determine whether they are properly designed and operating effectively, and document work in accordance with divisional standards.
• Communicates openly with divisional management and the internal stakeholders; keeps them informed of potential issues and escalate problems/delays accordingly.
• Perform business monitoring and risk assessments enabling the prioritization of audit delivery; partner with other teams during audit engagement to guarantee an integrated approach.
• Takes ownership for own career management, seeking opportunities for continuous development of personal capability and improved performance contribution.

Skills

• Masters/Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.
• Professional / industry recognized accountancy qualifications e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA or CIMA not required but preferred.
• Basic knowledge of internal auditing standards and concepts.
• A knowledge of banking activities is preferred, including capital market products and their accounting (IFRS, USGAAP, HGB) and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills - communicates with clarity, both orally and in writing, in a logical order and structured approach. Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Well-being & Benefits

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, discount in gyms, annual medical check up's, standing desks, ...
• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working (for some positions …)
• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, flex compensation program...

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.