Job Description

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.


Join Close Brothers Internal Audit Team where you will be responsible for delivering independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to the Audit Committee, Board and Management on the quality and effectiveness of the Group's internal control, risk management and governance systems and processes, specifically relating to Financial Conduct risks of Close Brothers Group.


As part of an expanding and high performing Group Internal Audit (GIA) team, you will drive delivery of the audit plan and related activities to financial conduct risk management, including regulatory compliance assurance across lending and deposit taking business processes in a timely manner to best practice standards, producing value-adding and high-quality internal audit services to help the organisation achieve its objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering high quality end to end audit activities within Group Internal Audit (GIA). Manage the delivery of the financial conduct risk elements of the audit plan. Understand and have experience of anticipating and responding to the existing and emerging risks and issues within areas of Financial Conduct Authority regulatory framework applicable to Close Brothers retail businesses' regulated entities, including remediation activity assurance. Benchmark Close Brothers retail businesses' operating models with peer/industry practice to provide insights to the business and identify areas requiring improvement. Producing high quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

Proven experience of working in internal audit roles, preferably with a reputable financial services experience. Proven understanding of risk and controls principles. Proven knowledge of the financial services industry and regulations applicable to Close Brothers. Demonstrable experience of leading/supporting continuous monitoring and stakeholder management. High level of motivation and ability to work in an organised manner under pressure. Ability to build strong relationships with auditees. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Strong understanding and working knowledge of data analytics.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CISA etc. will be considered advantageous. Ability to interact comfortably with senior management. Strong understanding of project management. Experience of managing projects within a financial institution. Knowledge of business processes and controls within the financial services industry. Excellent technical product knowledge Strong knowledge of regulatory remediation programmes.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.


Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page:

https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion Close Brothers Group



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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.


We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.


We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.


Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.


Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.


We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.