Job Description

A

leading global investment bank

is seeking to hire an

Audit Associate

for their expanding Internal Audit function in

Birmingham

. This is a unique opportunity for audit professionals who want to step into a high-impact, global role that combines financial rigour, risk awareness, and business insight.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Associate, you'll be embedded in the bank's Internal Audit division--a function that plays a critical role in protecting the firm's reputation and ensuring operational excellence. You will assess the firm's internal control structure, work closely with stakeholders across business units, and contribute to audit projects that span multiple global teams and high-profile financial services operations.

Key Responsibilities

Execute risk-based audits across various divisions, including front, middle, and back-office functions Support the development of audit plans and risk assessments Evaluate internal processes and controls to identify areas for improvement Document audit results and assist in preparing reports for senior management Partner with teams globally to support consistent audit standards and practices Monitor the implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations

Potential Team Placements

Depending on your background and experience, you may be placed within one of several specialist audit teams:

Global Banking & Markets

- Audit activities across trading, sales, investment banking, and prime services

Asset & Wealth Management

- Focus on audits related to portfolio management, advisory, and private banking

Platform Solutions

- Evaluate audit controls for consumer banking platforms

Compliance & Legal

- Review frameworks covering anti-financial crime, AML, and sanctions

Controllers & Tax

- Audit financial reporting, regulatory returns, and tax compliance

Enterprise Audit

- Assess corporate functions like HR, Strategy, and Workplace Solutions

Risk & Capital Planning

- Support audits in credit, liquidity, and model risk domains

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), ideally in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field 2-4 years of relevant experience in audit, risk, or finance within financial services or professional services Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, or working towards one) is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities A collaborative team player with commercial acumen and integrity Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analytics tools is advantageous

Benefits

You'll be joining a world-class financial institution with a global reach and a reputation for excellence. The Internal Audit team is respected across the firm and plays a strategic role in identifying risk and driving best practices. You'll gain exposure to complex, fast-moving business lines and benefit from ongoing learning, career development, and international collaboration.

25 days holiday, private healthcare, pension etc
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 60,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person