Internal Audit Manager
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum 5 years of relevant audit experience (preferrably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a global organization) within an audit, risk or controls role.
- Ideal candidate should have experience conducting both operational and technology/cyber audits. Relevant experience in these areas through other roles (e.g. compliance, risk management, consulting) within fintech/financial services or software and technology companies are also valuable.
- Good knowledge of internal controls, internal controls frameworks and risk standards (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST etc.), Sarbanes Oxley Act, regulations pertaining to financial services industry, GAAP and financial systems and related technology
- Understanding of the Risk Assessment process
- Risk/Controls experience in cyber/information security, IT applications, operations, or infrastructure. This may include areas such as identity and access management, cloud computing, data privacy, cyber threats, disaster recover/resiliency and SDLC standards.
- Ability to lead meetings with stakeholders as well as IA management team
- Stays abreast of emerging regulatory requirements as well as technology trends (e.g. Cloud, DevOps, Agile, AI, etc.)
- Experience drafting reports/memos/recommendations to stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required; experience with GRC tools is preferred
- Experience relating to regulations pertaining to the financial services and/or fintech industry would be beneficial
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Candidate should be innovative, result oriented and should be able to demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, leadership, team management, project management and critical thinking skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Bachelor's degree
- CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent professional qualification required
- Lead moderately complex audit projects, from planning to reporting, utilizing a risk-based approach. Prepare and communicate audit testing methodology, develop audit engagement budget and timelines, supervise and/or execute audit field work.
- Confirm audit observations with management, including agreement of the facts around potential issues, develop the 'what could go wrong' for audit issues, collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful recommendations and prepare draft audit report.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk and controls across a variety of risk areas, including financial, operational, cyber, and technology processes.
- Maintain an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology processes, risks, and controls related to Moody's business.
- Identify key risks and leading practices for the area under review.
- Assists in developing or supporting other IA deliverables (i.e., local/regional regulatory requests, board materials, etc.).
- Leads and/or supports execution of innovative solutions on projects and supports IA management team in overall change management.
- Assists with enhancing the internal audit standards, processes, templates and audit techniques to increase overall efficiency and quality of internal audit delivery.
- Coaches junior staff members through the audit lifecycle, including communicating roles and expectations for project team at the start of the project, reinforcing accountability of project deliverables, hours, cost and cycle time, developing test steps, reviewing workpapers and providing feedback. Acts as a role model by exemplifying high performance for team members.