Internal Auditor

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As our future Luxembourg-based auditor, we would imagine that you have an audit, assurance or controls background at a private bank or financial institution, in particular, with experience reviewing fiduciary or operations activities (Associate) - we are also open to having a recent graduate join our team (Analyst). The role focuses predominantly on Wealth Management businesses in Luxembourg and other European branches; however, you will also have the opportunity to participate in audits covering other areas of the AWM business, where opportunities arise.

You will be responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environment across J.P. Morgan Bank SE - Wealth Management activities and functionally across EMEA. You will report to the Head of Wealth Management Audit for the bank. The position, which is based in Luxembourg, is part of the wider Wealth Management Audit team. You will predominately be expected to perform execution of individual audits across Wealth Management (Luxembourg hub and EMEA branch network) and support the annual audit plan and risk assessment process. Further, you will be expected to develop relationships with key stakeholders across these areas in the location and within the network of EMEA Group Audit.

**Job responsibilities**:

- Participate in audit engagements from planning to reporting, and deliver quality products within department and professional standards. Execute audit testing on individual audits of the above business and control functions.
- Independently evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, as well as identify the root cause of issues.
- Finalise and communicate audit findings in a clear and concise manner and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls. Use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment.
- Present the results of audit work to the Audit management and local stakeholders.
- Effectively partner with colleagues within the Audit team across the region and globally.
- Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
- Execute an effective program of continuous monitoring activities, including analysis of key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends, and keeping abreast of key initiatives and pertinent industry and regulatory developments.
- Employ computer-assisted auditing tools where applicable to maximize the efficiency of sampling and to reduce the risk of fraud and identify opportunities for the use of continuous monitoring and automated auditing.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting the location and its control environment.

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**:

- Strong execution skills, ability to work predominately independently with limited supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive manner.
- Proven ability to support the development of the scope and execution of audits/ projects
- Willingness to take personal responsibility/accountability. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to participate in audit assignments and execute assigned audit tasks in a team environment.

**Preferred** **qualifications, capabilities and skills**:

- Relevant financial services industry experience, preferably within Audit or risk and control functions. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: wealth management, trading & brokerage services, fiduciary investment and administration, investment products and risk management (credit, market, liquidity, operational).
- Detailed understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts and strong analytical skills to assess the impact of control weaknesses.
- Experience with Excel or Alteryx is preferred.

**ABOUT US**

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’