Internal Auditor- Senior Associate

Be it support with regulation, risk or compliance, Operate delivers. Human-led and tech-powered, it is the backbone of PwC’s unique approach to operational delivery - Execution Managed Services. Harnessing the power of tech and data, we work with some of the most recognisable organisations worldwide, wherever they need us to be. We deliver sustained outcomes through our managed solutions, as well as transforming and running complex operational processes that often create challenges or hinder client progress. Underpinning all of this is our commitment to ensuring our people are equipped with tomorrow's skills to drive success for our clients today.

About the team
Our Compliance Testing practice is made up of four competency areas including Finance, Technology, Operational and Regulatory. Our testing and compliance services provide oversight and assurance over critical functions, operations and processes - helping clients to understand where they have potential gaps and exposures. We work with multiple industries including Banking and Capital Markets; Insurance and Asset Wealth Management, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Retail, Health Services, Oil and Gas, and many more.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a professional role involving compliance and/or controls testing.

• Demonstrable experience in working with financial service providers, including banks, building societies, credit unions, insurance companies and/or investment companies.

• A firm understanding of risk and compliance principles.

• A firm understanding of internal audit methodologies.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excels analytical tools (VLookup, pivot tables etc).

• Senior stakeholder relationship management.

• Strong oral & written communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering high quality output for Clients.

About the role

We are currently looking for self-motivated and experienced individuals to join our Internal Audit managed services team. Individuals will have prior experience in performing risk management activities such as; risk assessments, controls testing and exception handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform client Audits, including the documenting of risk assessments, identification of key risks & mitigating controls.

• Attend walkthrough sessions with clients and document the relevant processes.

• Perform design & operational effectiveness testing.

• Review policy and procedures relating to client’s information security standards and apply these to controls testing criteria.

• Review regulatory requirements relevant to client environments & business practices and apply these to controls testing criteria.

• Identify, document and communicate control gaps/deficiencies to internal and external stakeholders on a timely basis.

• Demonstrate client management skills throughout the Audit lifecycle.

• Identify process efficiencies/enhancements to keep Audit programs in line with industry best practices.

• Coaching auditors on engagements to support them to realise their full potential

• Manage a large and diverse portfolio of client work for the firm.

• Document & Negotiate remediation plans with clients.

• Maintain open communication channels with senior stakeholders through regular governance sessions, escalating appropriately as and when required.

• Own the quality of all client outputs and ensure all client and internal document repositories are accurate and up to date

• Perform other duties as assigned.