Senior Internal Auditor Retail Bank

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join Close Brothers Internal Audit Team where you will deliver the audit plan and related activities in a timely manner to best practice standards producing value-adding and high-quality internal audit services to help the organisation achieve its objectives. Working as part of theInternal Audit teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in contributingto the successful delivery of the audit in planning fieldwork and reporting with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting delivery of end to end audit activities within GIA.
• Producing quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan.
• Tracking allocated outstanding management actions through to closure ensuring they are appropriately resolved with supporting evidence or escalated in a timely manner.
• Supporting business monitoring to ensure that GIA is aware of changes in business activities and objectives and audit response is developed as necessary.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with business stakeholders.
• Proactive and positive interaction across the GIA function to support delivery of departmental goals and to maintain high quality outputs.
• Encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing between GIA Risk Compliance and the business to help embed a robust risk management and control culture across the Group.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Proven understanding of risk and controls principles.
• High level of motivation and ability to work in an organised manner under pressure.
• An ability to build strong relationships with auditees.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Competence to deliver work on time and to budget.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• A track record of working in internal audit roles preferably with a reputable banking / financial institution or top tier assurance experience.
• Big 4 or UK Financial Services (FS) experience.
• Strong knowledge of the FS industry and UK FS regulations applicable to Close Brothers.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us please email us ator request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.