Ld Auditor Global Assurance

Job Description

DescriptionAs a Lead Auditor based in our London office, you will be part of an audit team comprised of an Audit Manager along with two-three peers to perform six to eight audits annually, often concurrently, in various CME Compliance and Operations process areas acrossthe international business . Audit coverage will include non-IT audits covering business activities (e.g., customer onboarding and maintenance), corporate functions (e.g., activities within Finance, HR, Procurement, and Market Data), and international offices(sales and operations). You will leverage your strong audit and analytic skills to participate in business process reviews to help establish the scope of the audits. Your professional scepticism and ability to efficiently understand and deconstruct processeswill allow you to identify and assess risk. You will provide coaching to junior members of the team throughout the execution of the audit. You will use your strong oral and written communication skills to professionally conduct interviews with our business partners, clearly and accurately document results of your tests, effectively communicate results to GA leadership, and draft final reports.You will aid the Audit Manager in managing the relationship with key audit contacts to ensure key objectives are understood and met. You will leverage your excellent planning and time management skills to assist the Audit Manager in effectively identifyingand executing against key milestones to ensure project timelines are adhered to. In addition to performing audits, you will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects to improve the overall efficiency and quality of department activitiesand deliverables. Principal Accountabilities:

• Create accurate, logical and detailed work-papers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached.
• Manage positive and collaborative business relationships with GAs clients (auditees) and business partners (e.g., other internal risk management functions) to support effective and efficient risk assessment and audit execution.
• Design and execute audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, verify compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to enhance operating efficiencies and/or reduce costs.
• Provide recommendations to management for strengthening controls and work with management to develop acceptable solutions to mitigate risk.
• Assist in acclimation and training of other GA team members.
• Assist Audit Manager in providing direction to the project team, monitor project status and budgets, and ensure overall quality of work.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports detailing the results of the audit.
• Participate in risk assessment discussions to inform the annual audit plan.
• Maintain and promote knowledge of the CMEs operations, including policies and procedures and any applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills and Software Requirements:

• Experience and understanding of various governance frameworks and standards such as ISO, COSO, as well as knowledge of FCA, AFM , and CFTC Regulations would be helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications, data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau) and GRC systems (e.g., Archer), or similar electronic workpaper management tool.
• CIA, ACA, IIA , ACCA, CPA, CFE, or relevant certification required or in progress.

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