Job Description
Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity to join the BNY Mellon Internal Audit TeamThe Internal Audit mission is to contribute to the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls by providing independent, risk-based assurance reviews designed to identify control risks, risk mitigants, control gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency. The BNY Mellon Internal Audit function has a number of locations internationally across the US, EMEA and APAC regions.We are recruiting for an Audit Project Leader to be based in London, providing audit services across a number of different Investment Management firms, products, investment strategies and regulatory environments.Key responsibilities:Delivery of complex and challenging audit assignments utilising project management methodologies to effectively lead multiple projects/staff across multiple auditsLead or participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgemental business processes and decisionsManagement and development of staff on audit projects, ensuring that testing performed is adequately thorough and accurate to allow an evaluation of the control environment by identifying existing and emerging risks, along with adherence to company policies and procedures, audit methodologies and all applicable regulationsApplication of a deep understanding of core and advanced concepts in data analytics, relevant technology, the regulatory environment, the financial services industry, project management and business processes and can integrate these concepts into audit processes and leverage them to solve difficult problems and create innovative solutionsExplain technical/complex issues to non-technical audiences and apply logical, well-constructed arguments to persuade and influence others to adopt a new point of viewIdentify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to develop appropriate remedial action to address the issues identified and prepare documents and audit reports that are ‘client ready’Follow-up and validation of audit actions and where necessary testing the design, operating effectiveness and sustainability of remediationBuild and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring activitiesContribute to the annual universe risk assessment process and the development of the annual audit planMaintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements, share this knowledge across the team and implement during audit executionCarry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior managementRepresent Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committeesExperience and knowledge:Investment Management product/industry knowledgeGood knowledge of regulation and key areas of regulatory focusPrior relevant experience working in financial services or banking, within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance MonitoringProven track record in leading and delivering risk-based projectsGood understanding knowledge of audit methodologiesProven record of strong communication skills and influencing skillsConfident in written and verbal communication with stakeholdersStrong knowledge and use of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Data Analytics toolsEducation:Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and have completed a recognised relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA, CFA) preferredJob Specific Competencies:Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiencyExcellent planning, project management, co-ordination, organisation, and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills, also with colleagues remotelyThrives in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changeStrong analytical skillsAttention to detailSkill in negotiating issues and resolving problemsExcellent critical thinking and organisational skills BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.