Associate Director, Financial Services Internal Audit and Controls Advisory - Investment Management

Deloitte

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Connect to your IndustryDeloitte's UK Financial Services Internal Audit Practice provides a range of high value Internal Audit services to leading financial institutions, including but not limited to Banks, Brokers, Insurers, Investment Managers, Investment & Pension Funds and Private Equity businesses. Most of our UK Financial Services Internal Audit Management Team have held senior positions in the UK's leading Internal Audit functions.We have a large dedicated Financial Services Internal Audit teams spread across UK locations and this, together with our links to the wider Financial Services practice, allows us to combine specialist Internal Audit skills and capabilities with relevant in-depth industry knowledge and experience.We pride ourselves on our ability to provide first-class support to our clients by bringing real insights and experience and by building long term strategic relationships with them.Our core services include the following:
  • Outsourced Internal Audit Services (provision of full Internal Audit function to a firm);
  • Co-sourced Internal Audit Services (working jointly with in-house client Internal Audit teams to support delivery of their annual plan through specialist insight or resource augmentation);
  • Reviews of the effectiveness of Internal Audit functions;
  • Advice and training on methodology and financial services subject matter; and
  • Advice on development and implementation of governance, risk and control frameworks.
The key to delivery of a successful internal audit service is the provision of insight across a range of subject areas. We regularly work with specialists in many areas - including Information Technology, Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Prudential Regulation, Financial Crime, Credit Risk, Conduct Risk and Treasury - in order to both add value to our clients and transfer skills and knowledge in these areas to our team members.We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity
  • Actively oversee the delivery of high class internal audit services to a range of clients within the Financial Services sector;
  • Regularly utilise a range of internal audit methodologies, including advanced techniques such as Audit Analytics and Agile Internal Audit;
  • Actively contribute to process enhancement and the effective financial and risk management of the Internal Audit practice;
  • Manage a diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
  • Develop a range of business advisory skills, including the provision of advice on business process enhancement;
  • Work closely with a range of Deloitte staff and gain skills and experience in a wide range of areas of relevance and interest to the Financial Services sector;
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, working with client staff at all levels up to and including Board members;
  • Develop and grow skills in presenting to Audit Committees, and a range of other client governance fora;
  • Support the learning and development of a number of junior staff; and
  • Actively participate in our sales and marketing activities.
Connect to your skills and professional experienceWe continue to look to expand our team by attracting high performing new members, and are currently seeking an Associate Director to support this expanding business. Deloitte offers successful candidates a unique career opportunity in a supportive, challenging, and fast-growing environment.· Prior experience of working in an Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Risk Management or Compliance role;
  • Prior experience within Investment Management;
  • Prior experience of business development capabilities is preferred, but not essential if there is a track record of strong relationship building;
  • Strong skills in the following areas:
  • Business development;
  • Business and process analysis;
  • Risk assessment and management;
  • Project management and leadership;
  • Organizational skills;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Team working;
  • Staff coaching and development;
  • Ability to use initiative to solve problems;
  • Business report writing;
  • Financial and risk management;
  • Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; and
  • Commitment to learning and development;
  • Flexibility to travel.
Connect to your service line - Risk AdvisoryAs recent events have reminded us, there are no certainties in business. Risk is everywhere. But so is opportunity. Your expertise will help our clients stay one step ahead of what hasn't even been imagined yet.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bondsConnect to your agile working optionsLocation: LondonConnect with your colleagues“At Deloitte you're surrounded by subject matter experts; industry experts, technology experts, and you can access that knowledge whenever you need to.”-Christian, Risk AdvisoryConnect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLRSKA LOCOFFICE

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