Internal Auditor

Purpose of the Job

Our parent company, Quintet Private Bank, is a leading private bank in the wealth management sector; we are committed to our clients and their families, and pride ourselves on our personalised service based on a deep understanding of what clients want to achieve. Compared to others, we are small (<1,800 employees across 30 European and UK locations) with an ambition to stay true to our purpose to be the most trusted fiduciary of family wealth.

When you join us you are joining a company that values diversity of background, equal access to opportunities, career development, collaboration and inclusiveness. We want our employees to feel proud of being part of a company that is committed to do the right thing. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programmes.

Key Accountabilities

As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in providing independent assurance that risks are effectively managed and that our control framework and governance arrangements remain robust and fit for purpose. You will work across a broad range of business areas, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen controls, and support the delivery of good client outcomes.

1. Contribute to groupwide reviews at Quintet Private Bank (QPB) level. Lead and execute front-to-back local audit assignments at Brown Shipley (BSCo) to agreed quality, professional and ethical standards. 
2. Provide guidance and on-job training to junior auditors. 
3. Draft findings/executive summaries and work with Business Management to develop solutions and address weaknesses. Make sound recommendations and agree action plans. 
4. Follow up on, challenge and validate closure of audit actions and encourage prompt implementation. 
5. Provide independent, non-binding advice on ad-hoc requests or initiatives led by business management. 
6. Develop strong relationships with Business Management, promoting a culture of control awareness and continual improvement

Knowledge and Experience

Higher Education (University/Bachelor) 
Proven experience in a similar role
Experience in Internal Audit standards and methodology (relevant certification, e.g. CIA or CISA) considered as an advantage.                      
Experience in private banking and related regulatory matters

Technical Skills

• Proven track records of operating in an Internal Audit or Risk Management environment or solid background matured in external audit.       
• Demonstrated experience of an Internal Audit role within a financial services environment, leading and executing reviews (ideally across different jurisdictions in a matrix environment), with successful interaction with functional business and local Management    

Languages Skills

Fluent in English, any additional European language advantageous