Internal Audit Vice President - Global Sales & Research

We are on the lookout for a talented Vice President to join our Commercial Investment Banking Audit team. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's governance and operational excellence!

As an Audit Manager, Vice President in the Global Sales and Research audit team within the Commercial Investment Banking Audit team, you will plan and lead audit engagements, oversee and perform audit testing, document audit reports, partner closely with global Audit colleagues and business stakeholders, and use judgment to strengthen internal controls. We are looking for a fast-learner who can work independently and collaborate well with team members. The role is highly visible and also offers you exposure to senior executives outside of Internal Audit across the bank.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and participate on audit engagements, from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards, while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• Work closely with Global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues, and report them in a timely manner to Audit management and business stakeholders
• 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
• Effectively manage teams where required, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback
• Finalize and communicate audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Implement and execute an effective program of continuous auditing for assigned areas, including monitoring of key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends
• Stay up to date with evolving industry trends, external news and regulatory changes, and analyze the impact to the business
• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 7+ years of experience in internal and external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Ability to lead audits, work effectively within a matrix organization, multitask projects and participate in audit assignments in a team environment, shares information and supports colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners
• Thorough understanding of internal control concepts, audit methodology and ability to assess the probability and impact of internal control weakness
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to take personal responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Exposure to Sales and Marketing, Trading or Global Research
• CPA, CIA and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of automated auditing tools considered a plus