Audit QA

Job title : Audit QA
Location : Birmingham
Job type : Permanent
Salary : £100000 per annum
Sector : Sell Side
Reference : BHJOB6067_19714
Group Audit – QA Audit – Internal Auditor – Birmingham, £100K – Investment Banking, Quality Assurance, Conduct, Risk, Compliance, Financial Services

Our client, a leading multinational investment bank, are expanding their Internal Group Audit function into Birmingham. As a result, they are looking for experienced Quality Assessors to ensure all aspects of internal audit activity are compliant with their respective standards and policies.

You will lead Quality Assessor reviews to not only confirm compliance but assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. The Quality Assurance function has global mandate to successfully address these areas of activity. Therefore, demonstrable experience of reviewing audit work is essential – preferably within banking or financial service settings, alongside efficient communication, and coordination capabilities.

This position offers exposure to Audit Leadership across multiple divisions and locations thus offering great scope for career development.

Your key responsibilities
  • Lead QA reviews (cold and real-time) of large, complex audit files and findings closures for compliance with methodology and appropriateness of risk coverage.
  • Manage large and complex QA Finding Validation reviews (F4, F3 Trilateral)
  • Manage/drive QA Themed Reviews assessing key processes within Group Audit
  • Perform projects and special assignments, as required.
Key skills and experience
  • Experience in an Internal Audit role covering financial services topics and reviewing audit work (Internal Audit Quality Assurance experience a plus)
  • Expertise in either of the following Subject Matter Expert (SME) areas a plus: Investment Bank/ Markets, Information Technology (IT)
  • Strong understanding of audit process and methodology
  • Team working capabilities together with ability to build business and team relationships.


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