Audit Manager at Marex in London, GB

Job description

• Provides advice and influences change at a senior level to improve Marex Group corporate governance, risk management practices and internal control environment.
• Through the Group Head of Internal Audit provides assurance to the Board, on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Marex internal control environment.
• Supports the delivery of the corporate priorities of the Marex Group, as set out in the business plan.
• Increases internal and external confidence in the Marex Group business and brand.
• Provides value for money and other consultancy services as required through the Group Head of Internal Audit or Senior Internal Audit Management
• Supervises and leads Internal Audit activities to ensure quality assurance output
• Promotes internal audit and Marex in general to the wider community through direct contact and external and internal interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and support the development of the three year strategic internal audit plan to ensure coverage of key risks across all Marex entities and business areas, to provide the required level of assurance to the Board, senior management and other stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver the annual work programme for Marex with the Group Head of Audit and Internal Audit Management in a timely manner.
• Influence senior management to take steps to increase the effectiveness of risk mitigation and improved control environment under their responsibility.
• Contribute to the development of Marex standards and procedures, reviewing the effectiveness of any internal assurance functions within the Marex Group.
• Creates, develops and implements audit policies and procedures for the review of key controls across various operating models both within the Group functions and overseas locations.
• Manage the development of staff as appropriate and ensure professional standards and key performance targets are met.
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the FCA, NFA, AMF, AFM, MAS, CBI, etc.
• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
• At all times complying with the FCA’s Code of Conduct
• To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility
• To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required
• To escalate risk events immediately
• To provide input to risk management processes, as required.
• The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

Requirements

• Competencies, Skills and Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment
• Demonstrates curiosity
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment
• Escalates key issues and changing priorities to Senior Internal Audit Management as appropriate
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness
• At least five years’ experience minimum post-qualification as an Audit practitioner in a complex financial services organisation(s) or Practice firm preferably with exposure to broking, prime brokerage, capital markets, structured products and commodities.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and audits of a wide variety of complex financial systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern internal audit concepts and standards and their application to the financial services market.
• Exposure to creating, developing, and implementing audit strategies, policies and procedures.
• Exposure to internal audit or Compliance functions to provide a professional service.
• Experience in managing relationships and influencing change at a senior level.
• Proficient in information technology skills and carrying out audits of general IT controls.
• Exposure to and enthusiasm for working in financial markets.
• Experience of conducting Integrated reviews with IT and standalone business audits.
• Experience in leading Audit assignments (i.e. throughout the audit life cycle) and supervising staff as appropriate
• Interest in working internationally and willingness to travel (US, Singapore, HK, Canada)
• University Degree – Essential
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.

Skills

Required

• Demonstrates curiosity

Preferred

• CFA Qualification