• Act as the audit lead for Global Markets activities in the UK and APAC and develop and rive comprehensive audit strategies that balance unique local risks / requirements with the broader global audit strategy
• Participate in the development of a risk-based audit plan through the execution of detailed risk assessments, which consider existing and emerging risks, key strategic initiatives, regulatory requirements / expectations and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Support the execution the risk-based audit plan through the review and approval of audit work products, ensuring effective coverage and the timely escalation of issues and conclusions.
• Draft, review, finalize and communicate audit deliverables, including audit findings, memos and audit reports to senior and executive management.
• Ensure audit engagements properly align to all internal standards and performance metrics.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of various international regulatory regimes and ensure audit coverage requirements are properly considered; develop and oversee approaches to complex and highly scrutinized international regulations (e.g., Mi FID)
• Prepare and deliver periodic management reports to key stakeholders including executive management and governance committees.
• Participate as a non-voting member of business / risk committees and management working groups, promoting balanced discussions and encouraging challenge and debate.
• Maintain effective partnerships with key senior leaders in the UK and APAC Global Markets organization by identifying potential control risks and gaps while development and implementation activities are underway.
• Influence effective and sustainable improvements to processes and controls.
• Manage, coach and develop staff, including participating in the talent management, staff evaluation, and new hire processes.
• Provide insight on the evolving regulatory environment and interact with regulators.
• Stay abreast of industry matters and efficiently and effectively apply applicable new developments in audit projects.

• Strong leadership skills that create an inclusive environment for building, cultivating and managing diverse teams.
• Strategic thinking that focuses on developing innovative solutions to optimize execution approaches while maintaining efficiency.
• Highly collaborative with an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships within the department and with stakeholders across the lines of defense.
• Ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in non-routine situations and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities across all levels coupled with effective problem solving, conceptual thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and connect business and technology concepts into an integrated view

• 10+ years of experience in Internal Auditing, Public Accounting or Enterprise Risk related roles
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree or certification (CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
• Experience executing or auditing capital markets, including electronic trading platforms.
• Experience in developing and executing audit programs for information technology general controls.