MFD, Process & Controls, Banking & Capital Markets

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our Internal Audit & Controls team aims to provide confidence to our clients and their stakeholders through the rigorous independent assessment of process and controls. This is done through the appropriate use of internal audit skills, controls assessments, building strong relationships, coupled with industry insight in the Financial Services market.

We have an unparalleled understanding of the evolving requirements and expectations of Internal Audit. EY is the only professional services firm to have supported the development of the UK Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) Financial Services Code in 2013, and the 2017 and 2024 refresh.

The opportunity

We are in the process of continuing to build our ever-growing Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls practice and are looking for driven professionals with a strong background in Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls. This role offers exceptional opportunities for personal growth and advancement, to enhance your wider business knowledge, and to build internal and external relationships across disciplines and across borders.

Candidates must have experience of working in internal audit, risk and / or controls projects either as an internal auditor / advisor at a professional service firm and / or within an Internal Audit function within industry.

In addition, disruptive technology including Artificial Intelligence and ensuring Internal Audit continues to provide value, is driving a need to focus even more on how technology supports, underpins, and disrupts the way in which an organisation operates. As a result, we are looking for individuals who are willing to help drive the industry forwards on ‘the future of Internal Audit & Controls.’

Your key responsibilities

Here, you’ll work with a portfolio of clients, each with their own backgrounds, strengths, and ambitions where we work with Boards, Audit Committees, Chief Audit Executive, Controls officers and their teams across an array of Banking & Capital Markets clients, from Fintechs, to mid-size firms, to global institutions. The variety of challenges and clients will give you the opportunity to stretch your career.

As a Director, you will play a key role in helping clients achieve business results through providing robust independent reviews and being on the cutting edge of helping them set up for long-term success as well as the development of our team and driving Business Development.

You will be able to deliver quality, insightful solutions, generate new ideas and balance priorities between delivery, business, personal and team development.

Join us and you'll work on challenging projects and accelerate your career within a supportive team. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

Your goal will be to help clients achieve their potential - and you can expect to do the same. As part of a supportive team, you'll have every opportunity to progress and build knowledge that will make a difference to your entire career.

As a key part of the team you will:

• Be empowered to lead a range of projects / initiatives to deliver value and successful outcomes to our customers, working with the C-Suite, Boards, Chief Audit Executives, Controls Officers and their teams
• Lead engagements and use the platform to understand client challenges and demonstrate the potential solutions and outcomes
• Develop and lead solutions and sales
• Lead and support the team to allow them to reach potential and ensure they delivery outstanding outcomes and quality experiences
• Set up and lead ways of working to ensure your projects are delivered in a fun, inclusive, positive, and energetic way
• Providing and setting the assurance standards throughout the development lifecycle
• Set, meet and mange deadlines individually and as the leader of a team
• Build effective relationships with clients; using your expertise to positively impact engagements and stakeholders across multiple levels of the organisation
• Participate in knowledge sharing and good practice development, working with the UK, EMEA and Global teams
• Coach and develop others, acting as a positive role model for our people and clients
• Develop your personal and the EY brand in the market to generate new opportunities and contacts
• Lead engagement, proposal and proposition development delivering to high standard and working proactively leading and collaborating with EY colleagues
• Lead on accounts and Business Development activities and start to build a book of business that is ‘your own’
• Create thought leadership, new propositions and ideas leveraging the team around you to do this quickly and to lead the market requirement

Skills and Attributes for Success

• An open, inclusive growth mindset with a passion for collaboration
• A good communicator with the confidence to engage at different levels
• As a leader you’ll be able to build great relationships and create impact with first and last impressions
• Experience engaging with senior client stakeholders, delivering difficult and concise messages
• You’ll understand there are always ‘naysayers’ and be resilient in the face of challenges – collaborating, seeking support, persuading, and influencing, as well as taking on board genuine concerns
• Self-starting, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of Business Development, pre-sales and the sales cycle
• Able to adapt and vary approaches, to suit client requirements and cultural considerations

To qualify for the role, you must have

• ACA, ACCA, CIA qualified or equivalent
• Depth of experience in Banking & Capital Markets,
• Knowledge of business process, operational process and process analysis
• Practical experience of regulatory topics including ESG, Change Assurance, Prudential Reporting; new internal audit innovation; and/or Business audit skills
• Demonstrable track record of originating and executing relevant internal audit work, including experience of leading both core business and IT internal audit and internal controls (including Sarbanes Oxley) reviews
• Track record of successfully pitching for business, identifying and anticipating commercial opportunities, with the ability to build and develop a strong client portfolio through existing and new relationships to converting networking activity into delivery of revenue
• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Experience with a blue-chip company or a professional services firm in Financial Services
• Experience of presenting to both internal and external audiences

• Experience of people management and ability to manage different types/groups of stakeholders to build commitment and understanding

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant professional experience, including for example previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or performed an in-house role in which you gained exposure to leading Internal Audit & Controls programmes
• Experience of Financial Services across Banking & Capital Markets

What we look for

• We are looking for highly motivated and professional candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help us develop and grow a team of high performing consultants, who will further add to the continued success of our Internal Audit & Controls practice and are excited about helping our clients improve the way they operate.
• Being a strong team player is important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly on different clients and different engagements.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team; our working styles are flexible and are supportive in allowing for everyone to work in a way that meets their needs. We use technology effectively in our work to enable easy transition between office and home working where appropriate to your style.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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