Internal Audit, Institutional Equity Division (IED) - Associate

Identify and assess areas of critical and high risks and evaluate the soundness of their controls as part of audits, continuous monitoring and closure verification work in order to formulate a point of view of the control environment Drive discussions and asks probing questions to further dialogue with senior business stakeholders to understand risk drivers, control state, and impact Plan and execute audits, continuous monitoring and closure verification work on sales, trading and support groups on time and within budgets. Provide guidance to junior staff as needed. Proactively monitors and address key metrics associated with audit plans, resources and issues and actions. Basic understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies Understanding of audit principles, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring) Demonstrates critical thinking by gathering and synthesizing information to form a basis for analysis and formulate a viewpoint Communicates with impact, able to state risk and issues concisely and articulates impact in a structured manner both written and verbally Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit work and understands the impact to the business line Ability to work independently and with a team on assignments, while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role Bachelor's degree or equivalent Preferably CA, ACA, CPA, CIA or other accounting qualification Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.