About the position
The primary role of Internal Audit (IA) is to help protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization. IA independently assesses the Firm's internal control structure. We provide assurance that 1) financial reporting is reliable, 2) there is compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and 3) the firm's operations are effectively controlled. We assist Management in identifying and commercially managing risks by providing advice in developing control solutions and monitoring the implementation of Management's control measures. IA assists the Firm's Board of Directors' Audit Committee in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and regularly interacts with the external independent auditors. IA is organized into global teams of business and technology auditors. The ERM Assurance Program Office (ERM APO) is comprised of two main areas; Program Management Office (PMO) and Business Liaison. The PMO is responsible for developing and overseeing the audit program strategy for the Firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) uplift program, operating a robust governance process, providing reporting on the program's progress, and ensuring appropriate resourcing and training for the relevant auditors. The Business Liaison works closely with stakeholders to support timely delivery of independent validation of key commitments, identifying risks, assessing controls, and conducting continuous monitoring across the program.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of PMO on all aspects of the ERMF audit program
- Gather and analyze relevant data points (e.g., audit plan, project budgets) and generate insights for periodic reporting
- Provide support in executing the program's key governance and oversight structures from an IA perspective
- Contribute to cross divisional initiatives to drive timely and high quality delivery of implementation
- Play a key role in creating required reporting for senior leadership and other key stakeholders
- Act as a key thought partner to the team, helping to identify solutions to challenges
- Ensure materials for relevant meetings are available in a timely manner and follow ups are documented and progressed
- Perform ad hoc analyses / projects as required
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a comparable role in financial services, public accounting, consulting, internal audit or regulatory agency
- Strong project management experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to multi-task while managing both time and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong expertise in PowerPoint, Excel and analysis of performance / modelling
- Excels at building relationships and networks; confident in interaction with senior stakeholders
- Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field is a plus
Nice-to-haves
- Prior IA background is a plus
- Prior experience auditing ERMF and major transformation programs at large financial institutions is a plus
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus eligibility for active employees as of fiscal year-end
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness offerings for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week
