IAU-Auditor

• Review the implementation of data management frameworks.
• Remain current on any changes to Nomura s risk profile through continuously monitoring the assigned area of responsibility and establishing close contact with key Finance stakeholders. This includes a quarterly dashboard analysis that tracks audit results, operational risk events and other key metrics.
• Stay actively engaged in all phases of assigned audits, from audit planning through testing, completing and reviewing workpapers, producing draft reports, and monitoring budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure all audit work is executed in accordance with Departmental Audit Methodology and documentation standards.
• Ensure that each audit is completed within budget (time and effort) through active engagement with other auditors and stakeholders.
• Monitor issue remediation status monthly and verify that issues are remediated prior to closure.
• Perform special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work, keeping the EMEA Finance RPD up to date on all key findings and emerging issues.
• Developing and implementing data analytics and automated testing to identify internal control weaknesses during internal audit reviews and continuous auditing.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Prior experience in the audit of Finance functions in a major Investment Bank. The candidate should have many of the skills and qualifications listed below:

• 10-15 years in Audit with significant focus in Finance ideally at an investment bank
• Expertise in multiple areas within Finance relevant to the audit portfolio (Financial Reporting, Regulatory Capital Reporting, Taxation, Independent Price Verification, Collateral Management, Profit and Loss Reporting, Accounts Payable).
• Expertise in understanding and assessing relevant Finance risks and controls, and a good understanding of the role of technology within Finance.
• Experience in designing and executing data analytics to improve audit efficiency.
• Good understanding of UK market structure, and the regulatory compliance environment.
• Detailed current understanding of PRA regulatory requirements applicable to the global markets in the UK. US, Europe, and Asian regulations is a plus.
• Leadership skills and an ability to work across teams.
• Confident manner and welldeveloped communication (both verbal and written), influencing, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively discuss control issues with senior auditees.
• Ability to lead the development of riskbased audit plans under the audit methodology to assess the effectiveness of Finance functions.
• A bachelor s degree in business or finance, supported by work experience in Finance or as an auditor in a financial services firm, consulting firm or Big 4 firm.
• Accounting or Audit professional qualifications.