Principal Auditor

Details of the role and how it fits into the team
 

The role is for Principal Auditor who will be part of the Investment Banking- Origination & Advisory, Sales, and Structuring UK and DE audit team. The role will be based in Madrid, and the individual will report into the Principal Audit Manager based on London.
 

Responsibilities

• Execute and/or lead audit work and contribute to the delivery of audits (including risk assessments and business monitoring), with minimal supervision, delivering the work in line with agreed budgets and timelines, and working cohesively with other teams to guarantee an integrated approach.
• Deliver audit planning, document process flows, identify key risks and controls in place to mitigate the identified risks and attend meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Lead audits within the portfolio, and thus able to scope audits, oversee and coach team members, identify and report findings to senior stakeholders within the bank.
• Place importance on self-development and learning new skills and reinforce an environment where people management and development is a key priority.
• Communicate openly with divisional management/ internal stakeholders. Explain findings in a clear manner and draft concise audit findings for audit management review. Facilitate issue tracking and validate the closure of findings.

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Skills
 

• Previous relevant experience of internal audit and/or big 4 audit experience in the financial industry (10 plus  years experience in these areas).
• Experience in auditing is required to cover certain areas of the portfolio, with sound knowledge/ understanding of Invesment Banking activities, risks and controls, and good understanding of auditing standards.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task assignments, prioritise workload and be resilient under pressure when faced with tight deadlines. Unquestionable personal integrity/ethics.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, influencing, and planning skills. Ability to challenge/be challenged whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in Data Analytics tools, beneficial.
   

Well-being & Benefits

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, discount in gyms, annual medical check up's, standing desks, ...
• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working (for some positions …)
• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, flex compensation program...

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.