Validations - Principal Audit Analyst

Role Description

Overview

• As a global function of approximately 850 team members, Group Audit (GA) is the bank's 'Third Line of Defence' acting as an independent and forward-looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management. We are also strongly relied upon by local regulators. We closely partner and collaborate with all Group business and infrastructure areas. This includes the Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and International Private Bank businesses, and Technology, Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Operations infrastructure functions.
• A diverse and inclusive culture is at the core of our team dynamic, with strong corporate and ethical governance as a driving philosophy. New joiners are supported with a structured and comprehensive career programme.

Your key responsibilities

You will be part of the global Group Audit Validation team reporting into the responsible Principal Audit Manager (PAM).

• Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of key controls to mitigate risks identified in findings, and document test results in the Audit Work Paper management tool in accordance with Group Audit Methodology.
• Finding tracking and stakeholder negotiations for findings in the responsibility of the Validation Team.
• Completion of work assignments within agreed deadlines and timely escalation of challenges.
• Fostering open dialogue and communication with colleagues across different locations within the global Validations Team and partnering in providing subject matter expertise for relevant underlying business process controls.
• Proactively developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas and acting as a natural role model.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in Audit, Risk Management or Information Security.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, Juris Doctor) and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, etc.) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to communicate effectively in conflict situations. Language skills beyond English are not a requirement.
• Strong analytical skills and structured thought process with the ability to clearly articulate control deficiencies and related risk. Flexible, proactive and innovative mind set with strong organizational skills to take ownership and responsibility for agreed targets and meet them within budget to enable a timely and efficient completion of audit projects.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize workload.