Internal Auditor, Institutional Securities, Director (AVP equivalent)

Overview

As a Director in the Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets Audit Team in London, you drive independent assurance over risk, controls, and governance. You lead and execute assurance activities across front, middle, and back offices, shaping the view on the control environment. You engage with stakeholders to discuss risks and management, and you help drive continuous improvement within the risk framework. This role combines leadership, cross-team collaboration, and deep audit expertise to support a resilient control environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• comprehensive employee benefits
• inclusive culture
• opportunity to work with diverse teams
• global exposure
• career progression potential

Responsibilities

• Identify risk and impact to coverage areas to prioritize work
• Lead and execute assurance activities (audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and controls
• Facilitate risk conversations with stakeholders in a clear, timely, and structured manner
• Manage multiple deliverables aligned with team priorities
• Provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to develop self and peers

Key requirements

• 6-7 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of business lines and regulations relevant to Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting, continuous monitoring)
• Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform viewpoints
• Ability to ask meaningful questions, consider different viewpoints, and adapt messaging
• Commitment to inclusive behaviors

• Strong stakeholder communication
• Adaptability in messaging
• Collaborative mindset
• Audit principles and methodologies
• Risk assessment and planning
• Testing and reporting processes

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