Internal Audit Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Step into an exhilarating career journey as an Internal Audit Associate, where you'll become an integral part of our dynamic audit team. This role offers a unique opportunity to delve into the EMEA Securities Services business, combining strategic audit planning with hands-on execution.

As an Internal Audit Associate within the EMEA Securities Services Team, you will plan and execute audits in Securities Services Line of Business. The Associate position is a hybrid working role where you will be accountable for planning and executing audits. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues and business stakeholders in your location and across the globe in delivering these audits. Securities Services Line of Business auditors cover the activities performed by Depositary Services, Custody, Transfer Agency and Fund Accounting businesses. Using your business and product specific experience, you will build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to identify control weaknesses and influence audit reports.

**Job responsibilities**:

- Plan, manage and execute audits. To do this well you will need to work effectively and efficiently with global audit colleagues and business stakeholders, assess the risks and controls at hand, and identify any issues timely.
- Document the results of your work comprehensively and concisely, and in addition you will also help draft audit reports, risk assessments and risk event summaries.
- Have a mindset of seeking continuous improvement, such as the use of bots or data analytics, in carrying out your work.

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**:

- Experience of internal or external auditing, or relevant business experience, as the experience you bring to the table will help ensure your success in delivering the audits work you will be responsible for.
- Ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a solid understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls for a given set of risks.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment.
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
- Familiarity with UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID regulations will help you hit the ground running in this role.

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

- ACCA qualification 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’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team’s priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.