Description:
Successful candidate will join the Audit department of top global investment bank as a Vice President / Principal Auditor. The group examines, evaluates and reports the design and effectiveness of the systems of internal control and the effectiveness of risk management as well as the governance processes. Opportunity to a play an integral role in the achievement of the group's strategic goals and objectives
Responsibilities:
Executes day-to-day operational audit work on the basis of methodologies (e.g. business monitoring and risk assessments, designs tests to assess control effectiveness for key risks, drafts audit reports)
Completes audit work/assignments in line with agreed budgets.
Participates in internal projects and potentially in Special Investigations
Communicates with Principal Audit Manager regarding audit progress and escalates problems and/or delays
Partners with other groups during audit engagement to ensure an integrated approach (e.g. technology groups).
Skills Required
Bachelors degree required in Accounting or Finance.
7-10 years of experience in investment banking and/or top accounting firm
Understands front to back end processes within the Sales and Trading environment (e.g. Front Office, Back Office, Controlling)
Exposure to financial products and the ability to identify and evaluate risks associated with these products
Ability to identify and evaluate risks within the control environment
Good auditing skills
Strong communications skills both verbal and written
Team player and be able to work well with the Audit team.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Wall Street Services is an equal opportunity employer.