Internal Auditor

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Investec is looking for an Auditor who will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and conducting audit reviews of all business areas and their respective IT functions across Investec UK.

• Working as part of the UK Internal Audit team, executing risk-based audits in partnership with business and IT auditors to identify and test key controls.
• Draft findings for reviews performed.
• Take on Department Administration tasks as appropriate.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships and conduct continuous audit monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop audit plans and communicate findings effectively.
• Provide actionable recommendations to enhance processes and mitigate risks.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing reports for senior management and the audit committee, highlighting key risks and issues.

Core skills and knowledge:

• Experience in auditing Banking essential.
• Experience in the audit of IT general controls is desirable.
• Experience of documenting and evaluating information flow within a business process.
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills.
• Project management skills to ensure timely completion of reviews.
• Knowledge of industry trends / new technologies and best practices.
• An understanding of banking and financial services processes.

At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking. We value individuals who in turn value our culture; that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention. We welcome excellent team players that can also to work independently, are self-motivated, and can deal with conflict in a constructive manner.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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