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Job Description

The primary role of the Arbuthnot Latham Internal Audit function is to help the Arbuthnot Latham Board and Executive Management protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of the Internal Auditor is to:

  • Plan, perform and report on allocated internal audit projects in accordance with Arbuthnot Latham Internal Audit, Institute of Internal Auditors and all other legal and regulatory standards and requirements
  • Develop a strong understanding of Arbuthnot Latham operations andstrategy to ensure that the internal audit plan and individual internal audit projects are relevant, address risk and respond to change
  • Follow-up and verify completion of management actions in connection with Internal Audits
  • Work effectively with staff across first and second line areas of the bank to ensure that internal audit projects are completed to a high standard
  • Provide challenge to management to support control and process improvements
  • Perform ad hoc internal audit investigations as required
  • Help develop the Internal Audit team’s methodology and working practices.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

  • A strong understanding of financial services and common operational practices
  • Good soft skills; a strong, confident and persuasive communicator (oral and written), capable of both robust dialogue and effective listening
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to respond positively under pressure
  • Flexible working style; the ability to perform well in a small team, and adapt approach when engaging with different levels of seniority, from trainee to executive   

Desirable

  • A strong Financial Services internal audit professional with proven track record of delivering internal audits in compliance with the IIA International Professional Practices Framework, from scoping through to reporting
  • An understanding of the financial services regulatory environment

Qualifications

  • Minimum degree or equivalent
  • Either obtained or committed to obtaining a professional qualification, for example, CMIIA, CIA, ACCA, ACA

Competencies

  • Service Excellence / Client Focus
  • Performance Focus
  • Problem Solving & Judgement
  • Planning & Reviewing
  • Influencing Others

About Us

Life, Work and Benefits

Arbuthnot Latham is committed to equal-opportunities for all staff and candidates. We embrace inclusion & diversity and understand why they are critical for the success of our business and people.

  • Agile working (4 days a week in the office)
  • Competitive salary, pension & holiday allowance
  • BUPA Health cover
  • 4x Life Assurance
  • Income Protection scheme
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Market leading maternity/paternity and menopause policies
  • Flexible benefits

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