Global Banking Audit Associate

This role is for an experienced audit professional to join the Global Banking Audit Team reporting locally into an Audit Director in India.

**Job Summary**

As a Global Banking Audit Associate within our global audit team, you will be tasked with evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment across our Global Banking business activities. This will be accomplished through a risk-based audit coverage program, managed and executed by a team of business and technology audit specialists. You will be involved in audit engagements, performing and documenting audit testing, and partnering closely with local/global Audit colleagues and business stakeholders. Your role will require you to use your judgment to enhance internal controls. This position offers you the chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Global Banking (within Commercial and Investment Banking) business which comprises key areas such as Commercial Banking, Global Corporate Banking, Global Investment Banking, Wholesale Lending Service, etc.

**Responsibilities**:

- Participate in all aspects of audit activities including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, issue drafting, and follow up and verification of issue closure, in close partnership with and support of senior auditors and/or audit managers, and ensuring audit assignments are completed timely and within budget.
- Work closely with global/local audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders and meet deliverables and adhering to department standards.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving industry changes and market events impacting the business.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
- Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning.
- Implement and execute an effective program of continuous auditing for assigned areas, including monitoring of key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory developments impacting the business and demonstrate technical competency.

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**
- Minimum 6 years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience.
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience).
- Ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a solid understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls for a given set of risks.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with senior business and control partners, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment.
- Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness along with proven ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively and drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies.

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills**
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent, Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry.