Director, GCP Audits
Uxbridge, London
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Posted 13 days ago
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At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
Job Description
At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth, and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.
**Director, GCP Audits**
Location: Cambridge or Stockley Park, UK
The Director, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audits serves a pivotal role within Gilead's R&D Quality Organization, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned R&D groups across designated geographic regions and therapeutic areas. This position is responsible for executing internal and investigator site GCP audits, in support of the R&D Quality Annual Audit plan.
This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including R&D Clinical Quality Business Partners (CQBPs), the Quality Governance, Risk, Audit & Analytics (GRA&A) team, and other relevant departments. The Director is instrumental in proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating clinical compliance risks while supporting the overall compliance of clinical processes and portfolio. In partnership with GVP and E-System/Digital Audit groups, this role helps shape, communicate, and implement the R&D Quality Annual Audit Program.
Reporting to the Head of GCP/GLP Audits, the Director contributes to the strategic development and operational execution of the GCP audit function. Responsibilities include developing audit tools and procedures, resource planning, ensuring the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and providing updates through quality forums and internal communications regarding audit outcomes and CAPA status.
Beyond auditing, the Director supports regulatory inspections, readiness, and partners with the R&D Quality Extended Leadership team with responsibilities for helping build and shape quality capabilities, enhance process improvements and transparency. This role is vital to maintaining global compliance, reinforcing audit excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality audits, supporting Gilead's mission to advance transformative therapies.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
_GCP Audit Program Leadership_
+ Accountable for the successful oversight and completion of a broad spectrum of GCP audit activities and deliverables across large sites, countries, or multiple regions.
+ Lead internal and external R&D quality audits for assigned R&D groups or locations.
+ Provide matrix management and leadership to project teams.
+ Develop and drive continuous improvements in R&D quality processes, systems, and standards to meet regulatory requirements and organizational goals and contribute to the overall quality mindset and culture.
_GCP Audit Operations_
+ Act as a primary point-of-contact to assigned R&D groups and advise on: GCP regulatory requirements; relevant Gilead policies and procedures supporting audits and clinical activities.
+ Evaluate SOPs, other procedures, data and reporting of assigned R&D groups / locations to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, R&D quality and fit-for-purpose to both Gilead business needs and regulatory requirements.
+ Execute the strategic audit plan. Plan, schedule, and conduct GCP audits in accordance with the audit plan.
+ Prepare and deliver high quality audit reports and follow up on CAPAs to ensure timely resolution and CAPA effectiveness.
+ Lead/Support risk assessment activities, in partnership with risk program and SMEs.
+ Support the overall inspection readiness of the GCP Audit program, including preparation and participation for inspections.
+ Oversee and manage the work of contractor auditors, ensuring effective oversight and completion of assigned tasks.
+ Track resources and ensure compliance with regulatory timelines and quality standards for audit deliverables.
+ Provide accurate and thorough input and recommendations into resource allocation and budgets.
_Quality Management_
+ Evaluate, and advise on systems, processes, documentation, and CAPAs for assigned R&D groups to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with regulatory requirements.
+ Play a key role in preparing the assigned R&D groups for inspections or external reviews including ensuring alignment with Gilead business needs and regulatory requirements.
+ Support Head of GCP/GLP Audits to implement an Effectiveness Check strategy, in partnership with GVP and E-system/Digital Audit Heads for Audit related CAPAs.
+ Stay current with evolving global clinical regulations and guidance.
+ Support the development of GCP Audit material/insights for quality forums and management reviews.
_Training & Development_
+ Develop and deliver on GCP training for assigned R&D groups ensuring teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain compliance and audit excellence.
+ Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including contract auditors, cross-functional leaders, and regulatory teams to facilitate training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
**BASIC QUALIFICATION:**
**Education & Experience**
+ PharmD/PhD w relevant experience
+ MA/MS/MBA with relevant experience
+ BA/BS with relevant experience or advanced degree in life sciences/related fields with significant experience in quality compliance or related fields.
+ Proficiency in clinical regulatory requirements (Global) is a must.
+ Expert-level experience working with GCP processes and systems is required.
+ Proficient in GxP Auditing with a successful track record of leading clinical/investigator site audits.
+ Broad experience participating in cross-functional projects and teams with responsibilities related to pharmacovigilance and quality system activities.
+ Significant experience leading quality, compliance or related projects in the biopharma or related industry, including leading continuous improvements such as new or updated business processes, systems and/or SOPs.
+ Significant experience advising business functions in the biopharma industry on quality and compliance requirements, evolving regulations, risk minimization and mitigation.
+ Experience working with total quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, is preferred.
+ Certification as a Quality Auditor is preferred.
**Rest of World Education & Experience**
BA/BS or advanced degree in life sciences or related field with significant relevant experience in the biopharma industry, including significant relevant experience working in quality, compliance, pharmacovigilance, or a related field.Extensive experience leading GCP audits, in the biopharma or related industry.
**Knowledge & Other Requirements**
+ Expert knowledge of the drug development process and GCP, including global regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and their application to cross-functional clinical development.
+ Proficient in GxP Auditing with a successful track record of leading clinical/investigator site audits.
+ Thorough knowledge of standards, systems, policies, and procedures that enable QMS operations and compliance within the biopharma industry, specifically those related to GCP.
+ Proven effectiveness in making appropriate decisions independently for relatively complex projects or related issues, as evidenced by past decision-making track record.
+ Proven abilities to assume increasing scope and complexity, as evidenced by past successes with team and project leadership, strategic cross-functional partnering, and key contributions to strategy, operational and infrastructure development.
+ Advanced business knowledge and analytical skills, as evidenced by strengths in assessing complex information and understanding the quality and compliance implications on the portfolio.
+ Track record of successful interaction and collaboration with other functions and with senior leadership, on key projects and deliveries supporting quality and compliance.
+ Demonstrates ability to execute against the strategic and tactical objectives provided by senior leaders both within Quality and outside of the function.
+ Demonstrates ability to integrate varied concepts and data to develop relevant solutions.
+ Proven abilities to anticipate problems of varying complexity and lead the resolution of these in a collaborative manner, across functions.
+ Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs, projects and/or initiatives.
+ Strong critical and strategic thinking skill and risk-based mindset.
+ Proven track record of successful change management implementation across highly matrixed organizations.
+ Ability to travel (up to 20%)
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible
**ABOUT R&D QUALITY**
Gilead R&D Quality is a phenomenal place to develop your skills and expertise. Our strong pipeline of therapies will provide you opportunities to be challenged and stretched while supported and developed by our diverse and expert team. We are a committed team of highly skilled Quality professionals dedicated to helping deliver life-saving therapies for unmet needs. We bring our passion for science, discovery, and creative thinking into everything we do.
We are an inclusive and diverse community, who are supported by strong leaders that are committed to giving each of us a voice while achieving our mission. Our collaborative and supportive structure will help you develop your skills, experience, and your career. Are you ready to explore how you can play a vital role on the team and help deliver life-saving therapies to patients around the world?
**ABOUT GILEAD**
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
Job Description
At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth, and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.
**Director, GCP Audits**
Location: Cambridge or Stockley Park, UK
The Director, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audits serves a pivotal role within Gilead's R&D Quality Organization, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned R&D groups across designated geographic regions and therapeutic areas. This position is responsible for executing internal and investigator site GCP audits, in support of the R&D Quality Annual Audit plan.
This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including R&D Clinical Quality Business Partners (CQBPs), the Quality Governance, Risk, Audit & Analytics (GRA&A) team, and other relevant departments. The Director is instrumental in proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating clinical compliance risks while supporting the overall compliance of clinical processes and portfolio. In partnership with GVP and E-System/Digital Audit groups, this role helps shape, communicate, and implement the R&D Quality Annual Audit Program.
Reporting to the Head of GCP/GLP Audits, the Director contributes to the strategic development and operational execution of the GCP audit function. Responsibilities include developing audit tools and procedures, resource planning, ensuring the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and providing updates through quality forums and internal communications regarding audit outcomes and CAPA status.
Beyond auditing, the Director supports regulatory inspections, readiness, and partners with the R&D Quality Extended Leadership team with responsibilities for helping build and shape quality capabilities, enhance process improvements and transparency. This role is vital to maintaining global compliance, reinforcing audit excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality audits, supporting Gilead's mission to advance transformative therapies.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
_GCP Audit Program Leadership_
+ Accountable for the successful oversight and completion of a broad spectrum of GCP audit activities and deliverables across large sites, countries, or multiple regions.
+ Lead internal and external R&D quality audits for assigned R&D groups or locations.
+ Provide matrix management and leadership to project teams.
+ Develop and drive continuous improvements in R&D quality processes, systems, and standards to meet regulatory requirements and organizational goals and contribute to the overall quality mindset and culture.
_GCP Audit Operations_
+ Act as a primary point-of-contact to assigned R&D groups and advise on: GCP regulatory requirements; relevant Gilead policies and procedures supporting audits and clinical activities.
+ Evaluate SOPs, other procedures, data and reporting of assigned R&D groups / locations to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, R&D quality and fit-for-purpose to both Gilead business needs and regulatory requirements.
+ Execute the strategic audit plan. Plan, schedule, and conduct GCP audits in accordance with the audit plan.
+ Prepare and deliver high quality audit reports and follow up on CAPAs to ensure timely resolution and CAPA effectiveness.
+ Lead/Support risk assessment activities, in partnership with risk program and SMEs.
+ Support the overall inspection readiness of the GCP Audit program, including preparation and participation for inspections.
+ Oversee and manage the work of contractor auditors, ensuring effective oversight and completion of assigned tasks.
+ Track resources and ensure compliance with regulatory timelines and quality standards for audit deliverables.
+ Provide accurate and thorough input and recommendations into resource allocation and budgets.
_Quality Management_
+ Evaluate, and advise on systems, processes, documentation, and CAPAs for assigned R&D groups to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with regulatory requirements.
+ Play a key role in preparing the assigned R&D groups for inspections or external reviews including ensuring alignment with Gilead business needs and regulatory requirements.
+ Support Head of GCP/GLP Audits to implement an Effectiveness Check strategy, in partnership with GVP and E-system/Digital Audit Heads for Audit related CAPAs.
+ Stay current with evolving global clinical regulations and guidance.
+ Support the development of GCP Audit material/insights for quality forums and management reviews.
_Training & Development_
+ Develop and deliver on GCP training for assigned R&D groups ensuring teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain compliance and audit excellence.
+ Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including contract auditors, cross-functional leaders, and regulatory teams to facilitate training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
**BASIC QUALIFICATION:**
**Education & Experience**
+ PharmD/PhD w relevant experience
+ MA/MS/MBA with relevant experience
+ BA/BS with relevant experience or advanced degree in life sciences/related fields with significant experience in quality compliance or related fields.
+ Proficiency in clinical regulatory requirements (Global) is a must.
+ Expert-level experience working with GCP processes and systems is required.
+ Proficient in GxP Auditing with a successful track record of leading clinical/investigator site audits.
+ Broad experience participating in cross-functional projects and teams with responsibilities related to pharmacovigilance and quality system activities.
+ Significant experience leading quality, compliance or related projects in the biopharma or related industry, including leading continuous improvements such as new or updated business processes, systems and/or SOPs.
+ Significant experience advising business functions in the biopharma industry on quality and compliance requirements, evolving regulations, risk minimization and mitigation.
+ Experience working with total quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, is preferred.
+ Certification as a Quality Auditor is preferred.
**Rest of World Education & Experience**
BA/BS or advanced degree in life sciences or related field with significant relevant experience in the biopharma industry, including significant relevant experience working in quality, compliance, pharmacovigilance, or a related field.Extensive experience leading GCP audits, in the biopharma or related industry.
**Knowledge & Other Requirements**
+ Expert knowledge of the drug development process and GCP, including global regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and their application to cross-functional clinical development.
+ Proficient in GxP Auditing with a successful track record of leading clinical/investigator site audits.
+ Thorough knowledge of standards, systems, policies, and procedures that enable QMS operations and compliance within the biopharma industry, specifically those related to GCP.
+ Proven effectiveness in making appropriate decisions independently for relatively complex projects or related issues, as evidenced by past decision-making track record.
+ Proven abilities to assume increasing scope and complexity, as evidenced by past successes with team and project leadership, strategic cross-functional partnering, and key contributions to strategy, operational and infrastructure development.
+ Advanced business knowledge and analytical skills, as evidenced by strengths in assessing complex information and understanding the quality and compliance implications on the portfolio.
+ Track record of successful interaction and collaboration with other functions and with senior leadership, on key projects and deliveries supporting quality and compliance.
+ Demonstrates ability to execute against the strategic and tactical objectives provided by senior leaders both within Quality and outside of the function.
+ Demonstrates ability to integrate varied concepts and data to develop relevant solutions.
+ Proven abilities to anticipate problems of varying complexity and lead the resolution of these in a collaborative manner, across functions.
+ Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs, projects and/or initiatives.
+ Strong critical and strategic thinking skill and risk-based mindset.
+ Proven track record of successful change management implementation across highly matrixed organizations.
+ Ability to travel (up to 20%)
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible
**ABOUT R&D QUALITY**
Gilead R&D Quality is a phenomenal place to develop your skills and expertise. Our strong pipeline of therapies will provide you opportunities to be challenged and stretched while supported and developed by our diverse and expert team. We are a committed team of highly skilled Quality professionals dedicated to helping deliver life-saving therapies for unmet needs. We bring our passion for science, discovery, and creative thinking into everything we do.
We are an inclusive and diverse community, who are supported by strong leaders that are committed to giving each of us a voice while achieving our mission. Our collaborative and supportive structure will help you develop your skills, experience, and your career. Are you ready to explore how you can play a vital role on the team and help deliver life-saving therapies to patients around the world?
**ABOUT GILEAD**
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
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Operations Compliance Audit Assistant (London)
London, London
Gravity Recruit
Posted 16 days ago
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Our client is looking to recruit an Operations Audit and Compliance Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Compliance team, and more broadly, supporting store operations with their duty to comply with laws, regulations and internal operating procedures thereby minimizing any risks to the business.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in London, United Kingdom reporting to the Compliance Team. This role also demands the flexibility to travel to any store location situated within the Regional structure of the Company to fulfil the job requirement as and when directed by the Company.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be :
Compliance:
- To assist the Compliance and Data Protection Team in maintaining robust operating procedures for the staff and the business.
- To assist the Team in reviewing and updating store audit, analysis and reporting documentations.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with company policy, data protection and privacy legislation.
- To assist in drafting and updating store operating policies and procedures to ensure the business is legally compliant as advised and directed by the Head of Department (HOD).
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as and when directed by the HOD and Compliance and Audit Officer.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant regulatory developments and changes.
Monitoring/Auditing:
- To undertake regular audits in the stores of all regions as a shared responsibility with the compliance team with the aim of identifying any malpractices being carried out and also to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To regularly review the content of audits undertaken and to notify the line manager of any perceived need for making changes.
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as and when directed by the HOD and Compliance and Audit Officer.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times about audit results and findings.
Liaison/Meetings:
- Assist in the internal announcements of changes made to policies and procedures.
- Assist at various compliance related meetings with the HOD and take minutes of the meetings.
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as and when directed by the HOD and Compliance and Audit Officer.
This is the perfect opportunity for candidates who have :
- A degree or equivalent
- Audit qualification is desirable
- Experienced in Operations compliance and audit within a multi-site retail or self -storage environment will be advantageous
- Proven significant working experience in the above duties and listed skills
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2017
Skills and competencies required for this role are :
- Have a full clean driving license and your own transportation, i.e. a car for the purpose of travelling between the stores
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to any company site as and when required
- Willingness to keep up to date with the legislation
- Ability to comprehend relevant legislation and apply this to our business
- Solid experience in Excel and MS Office
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports for audit findings
- Effective communication, influencing and networking skills
- Have strong analytical skills
- Honesty and discretion, for dealing with sensitive business information
- Ability to be proactive and reactive
- Strong administration skills and a keen eye for attention to detail
- Self-discipline, working within guidelines and procedures whilst being attentive to detail
- Must be able to work as part of a team, in a shared office environment and open plan when assisting with audits and file reviews within teams
- Ability to be flexible in your approach to multiple tasks
Hours:
- Full time
- Monday to Friday
- Usually between 9am to 5pm
Package:
- Stable, growing business
- Investment in your growth
- Permanent role
- Potential for progression
- Long Service recognition
- 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Parking available at stores
- Travel costs reimbursed
- Attractive benefit perks
By applying for this role, you are consenting for Gravity Recruit Limited to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our candidate database and we may process certain information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to provide you with Recruitment Services. Full details can be found in our Data Protection & Privacy Policy at our website.
If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us through our website and we will respond to your query within 48 hours.
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Information Security Analyst - Audit & Compliance
London, London
£85000 - £95000 Annually
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago
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Information Security Analyst - Audit & Compliance
We're working with a global leader in Public Safety Technology & Services to find a certified Security Auditor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's setting the highest standards in cybersecurity and security compliance.
You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with leading security frameworks, preparing for and conducting audits, and contributing to security operations. You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team where there are genuine long-term career prospects and endless opportunities to develop.
The Role
- Lead and conduct internal audits across ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, Cyber Essentials & more.
- Prepare teams for external audits and manage the audit process end-to-end.
- Monitor changes in compliance frameworks and maintain alignment.
- Support the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) in incident monitoring and response.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and security documentation.
- Collaborate with IT & Security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of audit & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, DORA).
- Experience with CSOC tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR or other SIEM solutions.
- Hands-on experience with internal/external audits and compliance assessments.
- Relevant security/audit certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Cyber Essentials Assessor, or equivalent).
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
What's In It For You?
- Salary approx 90,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Flexi-Working and much more.
- Hybrid working (2 days in the London office).
- Excellent long-term career growth with a global organisation.
- Work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
This is a unique chance to be part of a company that's innovating in cybersecurity and compliance at a global scale.
Hit apply to upload your CV
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Information Security Analyst - Audit & Compliance
EC1 London, London
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Description
Information Security Analyst - Audit & Compliance
We're working with a global leader in Public Safety Technology & Services to find a certified Security Auditor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's setting the highest standards in cybersecurity and security compliance.
You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with leading security frameworks, preparing for and conducting audits, and contributing to security operations. You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team where there are genuine long-term career prospects and endless opportunities to develop.
The Role
- Lead and conduct internal audits across ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, Cyber Essentials & more.
- Prepare teams for external audits and manage the audit process end-to-end.
- Monitor changes in compliance frameworks and maintain alignment.
- Support the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) in incident monitoring and response.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and security documentation.
- Collaborate with IT & Security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of audit & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, DORA).
- Experience with CSOC tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR or other SIEM solutions.
- Hands-on experience with internal/external audits and compliance assessments.
- Relevant security/audit certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Cyber Essentials Assessor, or equivalent).
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
What's In It For You?
- Salary approx 90,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Flexi-Working and much more.
- Hybrid working (2 days in the London office).
- Excellent long-term career growth with a global organisation.
- Work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
This is a unique chance to be part of a company that's innovating in cybersecurity and compliance at a global scale.
Hit apply to upload your CV
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Operations Audit and Compliance Assistant
Greater London, London
£32000 - £36000 Annually
Dingo Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago
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We have a fantastic new opportunity as an Operations Audit and Compliance Assistant for a leading Self-Storage company! You will support a small, friendly team with multi-site retail audit and compliance. You will travel to stores in London and across England as part of the role seeing different stores nearly everyday.
Duties such as:
- Drive to stores as required for audit and compliance checks. li>Assist in reviewing and updating store audit, analysis & reporting docs.
- Assist in drafting/ updating store operating policies & procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Undertake regular audits in the stores of all regions as a shared responsibility with the compliance team, identify any malpractices and ensure that policies/procedures are adhered to.
- Review the content of audits undertaken and notify the line manager of any perceived need for making changes.
- Assist in announcements of changes made to policies and procedures.
- Assist at various compliance related meetings with the HOD.
- Show honesty and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
- Work as part of a team, in a shared office environment and open plan when assisting with audits and file reviews within teams.
Hours:
- Full time li>Monday to Friday
- Usually between 9am to 5pm
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a reputable company with;
- Stable, growing business
- Investment in your growth
- Permanent role li>Potential for progression li>Long Service recognition li>20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays li>Company Sick Pay
- Parking available at stores li>Travel costs reimbursed li>Attractive benefit perks
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Full driving license and own transport; flexible to travel.
- Knowledge of legislation with ability to apply it.
- Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
- Strong reporting, analytical, and admin skills.
- Clear communicator with influencing and networking abilities.
- Discreet, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined.
- Team player, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team and take the next step in your career. Whether you’ve worked as an Operations Assistant, HR Assistant, Compliance Assistant, Risk Analyst, or in roles such as Administrator, Advisor, or Manager, your experience in operations, audit, and compliance—particularly within retail jobs, self-storage environments—would be highly valued. If you're familiar with operational compliance, internal auditing, regulatory processes, or store and shop compliance, and you're flexible to travel between sites, we’d love to hear from you!
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Internal Audit Manager
London, London
Morgan McKinley
Posted today
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Our client are a leading Investment Bank who are looking to expand their Audit department
• Conduct audit work based on established audit plans and execute the audit in accordance with
established standards ensuring completion
• Develop/contribute to the audit planning process for specific audits, ensuring appropriate programs and
risk assessments are completed accordingly.
• Manage the ongoing audit communications process with the client during and subsequent to the audit.
• Present objective and independent audit opinion on the adequacy of internal controls in accordance with
established professional audit standards, including presentation of findings and recommendations to
client and audit management.
• Execute follow-up of findings raised from regulatory and internal divisional audits in accordance with firm
policy.
• Provide subject matter expertise and/or input to audit projects/initiatives as a representative for area of
specialization.
• Lead/support the audit engagement and risk assessment process to identify key risks and identify
opportunities where controls are missing or are inadequate to mitigate these risks.
SHAREHOLDER
• Adhere to internal policies / procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable
regulatory guidelines, contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying
control weaknesses/failures, potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for own business
area.
• May develop and provide complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise
level.
• Prioritize and manage own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines.
• Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools
and techniques and apply them where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver audit findings, presentations / communications to management or broader audience.
• Contribute to the analysis, due diligence, and implementation of initiatives within defined area of
responsibility.
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Head of Internal Audit - SMF5
Greater London, London
2mrw Group
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
Head of Internal Audit (SMF5)
We are working exclusively with a growingBank in London to recruit a Head of Internal Audit (SMF5). This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Audit Committee, where you will be responsible for developing and delivering the internal audit strategy, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance.
Key Requirements:
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Proven experience leading internal audit functions within banking or financial services.
-
In-depth knowledge of PRA, FCA and wider regulatory requirements.
-
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at Board level.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious bank at an exciting stage of its growth.
Location: City of London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Benefits - Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance + Many More
Apply now using the links provided.
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AVP Global Markets Internal Audit
London, London
MUFG
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time u2013 including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as u2018an independent respectedu2019 voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Directoru2019s influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity u2013 seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
Look for opportunities to show u201cEnterprise Wideu201d leadership outside of EIA.
Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the teamu2019s skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entityu2019s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
At least 3 yearsu2019 relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
Degree educated.
Preferred:
Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
Excellent communication skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach.
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time u2013 including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as u2018an independent respectedu2019 voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Directoru2019s influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity u2013 seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
Look for opportunities to show u201cEnterprise Wideu201d leadership outside of EIA.
Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the teamu2019s skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entityu2019s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
At least 3 yearsu2019 relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
Degree educated.
Preferred:
Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
Excellent communication skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach.
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
7
AVP Global Markets Internal Audit
London, London
MUFG
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time u2013 including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as u2018an independent respectedu2019 voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Directoru2019s influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity u2013 seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
Look for opportunities to show u201cEnterprise Wideu201d leadership outside of EIA.
Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the teamu2019s skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entityu2019s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
At least 3 yearsu2019 relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
Degree educated.
Preferred:
Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
Excellent communication skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach.
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time u2013 including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as u2018an independent respectedu2019 voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Directoru2019s influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity u2013 seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
Look for opportunities to show u201cEnterprise Wideu201d leadership outside of EIA.
Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the teamu2019s skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entityu2019s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
At least 3 yearsu2019 relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
Degree educated.
Preferred:
Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
Excellent communication skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach.
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
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AVP Global Markets Internal Audit
London, London
MUFG
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
+ Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
+ Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
+ Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
+ Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
+ Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
+ Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
+ Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
+ Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
+ Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
+ Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
+ Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time - including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
+ Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as 'an independent respected' voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
+ Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
+ Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
+ Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Director's influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
+ Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
+ Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
+ Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
+ Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
+ Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
+ Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
+ Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
+ Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity - seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
+ Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
+ Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
+ Look for opportunities to show "Enterprise Wide" leadership outside of EIA.
+ Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
+ Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
+ Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
+ Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
+ Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
+ Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
+ Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the team's skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ At least 3 years' relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
+ Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
+ Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
+ Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Degree educated.
Preferred:
+ Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Audit Managers are responsible for completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit managers will have strong project management skills, be structured in their approach to work and will be able to manage and prioritise work. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
Audit Delivery and Planning
+ Responsible for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
+ Responsible for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
+ Deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks.
+ Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines with strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely review of workpapers.
+ Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers.
+ Escalate and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly with key business stakeholders.
+ Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
+ Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
+ Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards.
+ Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
+ Responsible for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time - including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
Stakeholder Relationships
+ Responsible for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as 'an independent respected' voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
+ Responsible for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
+ Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
+ Responsible for supporting the Portfolio Director's influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
+ Where assigned by the Audit Director, responsible for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
+ Through Continuous Monitoring, responsible for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
+ Responsible for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
+ Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
+ Responsible for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
Leadership and Team Transformation
+ Responsible for actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
+ Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the team. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
+ Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity - seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop. Learn from mistakes in the organisation and the industry.
+ Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
+ Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
+ Look for opportunities to show "Enterprise Wide" leadership outside of EIA.
+ Share relevant read-across topics with the stakeholders and within EIA.
Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA
+ Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
+ Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers and ExCo to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy, and a united vision to our people. Create a common employee experience.
+ Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
+ Drive and create a safe working environment that upholds MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
+ Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
+ Create trust with staff, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach other AVPs and analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development. Provide regular balanced, positive and high-quality constructive feedback and deliver the tough messages promptly when required.
+ Drive and create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.
Technical Capability
You are responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate level of knowledge in key areas of the portfolio. These areas will be agreed with the Head of Audit based on the team's skills assessment matrix.
Performance and Duties
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
Managing conflicts of interest/dual hat status (If Applicable)
The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ At least 3 years' relevant Internal Audit experience.
Preferred:
+ Knowledge of Global Markets, and applicable regulations.
+ Data Analytics capability.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
Preferred:
+ Ability to leverage and analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Degree educated.
Preferred:
+ Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA)
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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