The main duties of the role are:

- Lead, manage and support IT audit work for integrated Global Markets audits. The position reports directly to the Global TPD (based in EMEA) who is responsible for the Global Markets Fixed Income IT audit portfolio.

- The position has responsibility for annual audit planning and risk assessment, continuous monitoring, audit execution and quality assurance, audit report management, and audit issues follow-up.

- Lead, manage and execute audits in accordance with departmental standards and conducting effective risk assessments on processes/functions (impact versus likelihood) during the audit. Ensure consistent delivery of assignments on time and to quality.

- Manage the continuous monitoring programme for the coverage of trading systems across Global Markets, including regular meetings with key auditees and evaluating any changes in the risk profile of which might result in a change in the Global Markets audit plan, risk assessments or audit universe.

- Management of issues raised in audit reports.

- Manage and perform risk assessments, at least annually, across Global Markets using the departmental risk assessment methodology.

- Direct and carry out pre-implementation reviews, special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work where required.

- Assist non-technical audit colleagues in understanding systems risk and controls.

- Support IA's strategic initiative for Data Analytics by being an active supporter and contributor to this initiative. Utilise data analysis to improve and enhance the audit approach.

- Continually seek to improve system audits and departmental processes

Mind Set:

- Strong understanding of trading systems (Credit, FX, Rates, F&O and Equity) and supporting processes gained through a combination of education and work experience in a global financial institution that is subject to global regulatory standards and mandates.

- Strong leadership and management skills: Has a proven track record of demonstrating maturity and leadership, acts as a role model and holds self and others to high standards of excellence. Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve departmental and personal objectives.

- Relationship Management: Has proven ability to build strong relationships with auditees and can effectively manage upwards at senior levels. Demonstrates clear understanding of the business needs and exceeds expectations. Able to network and manage relationships at senior levels across the organisation and in the wider financial services industry.

- Has strong experience and understanding of the Global Markets sales and trading business areas and product lines as well as technology architecture and systems supporting trading activity. Has an in-depth knowledge of IT concepts to be able to guide and direct scoping decisions with a risk focus.

- Strong background and experience of leading, managing and executing IT application audits within an investment bank. Experience should include, risk assessment, IT general controls, and auditing of data integrity to provide an audit opinion on the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of system based processing.

- Develop and execute data analytics to gain audit assurance over trading activity.

- Experience of successfully managing complex audit projects, as well as managing multiple audits concurrently.

- Sound judgement on the criticality and impact of issues identified, with a risk and commercial focus.

- Strong experience of project management and systems development practices and processes.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key risks and formulate audit plans.

- Confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written.

- Strong time and project management skills, consistently delivering to deadlines (budget and time).

- A bachelor's degree or higher education qualification supported by work experience as a Technology or Business auditor in a financial services firm, Consulting firm or Big 4 firm.

- ACA/ACCA/CISA/CISSP certifications or equivalent preferred.

- Sound knowledge of general auditing principles and best practices and standards.