Requirements: English
Company: EY Belgium Careers
Region: Machelen , Flanders
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The Opportunity
Because of the highly changing environment in the financial sector with new technologies, emerging risks and ever-increasing regulations, the Internal Audit functions of our clients need to continuously anticipate, improve and be fully up-to-speed to be able to act as trusted advisor to the Business.
At EY FSO, we have a growing Internal Audit practice to support our clients with this challenge. Our dedicated professionals work with prestigious financial institutions helping them to get the most out of their Internal Audit function by providing the right insights and expertise, to support the Board and Management in reaching the organizations objectives while managing risks and remaining compliant. The following are examples of topics and questions we assist our clients within the form of internal audit assignments:
- What are the issues the organization is facing while having implemented the agile way of working?
- Are core business and supporting processes (finance, investments, IT, etc.) designed & operating effectively, in line with best practices and industry standards?
- Are the organizations payment (or other) systems secured and meeting the customers needs?
- Are new technologies (artificial intelligence, robotics, etc.) in place and appropriately implemented in order to support the clients strategy?
- Is the organizations IT landscape and/or personal data protected from intrusions and external attacks?
- Is the organization operating effectively in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. market abuse, PSD3/PSR, GDPR, AML, MiFID, ESG, etc.)?
We are currently seeking an experienced Manager in Internal Audit for the Financial Services sector to further expand our team!
Key Responsibilities
As an Internal Audit Manager, you will have the chance to work in a knowledgeable and experienced team on various interesting topics related to Risk Management & Internal Audit in the financial sector, focusing on Business, IT, Compliance and Risk domains. This will be a unique opportunity for you to further increase your understanding of how financial institutions are operating, covering various processes and domains across different organizations.
You will be involved in various activities, including but not limited to:
- Understanding the clients key business activities and using this information to determine the risks they are facing.
- Contributing to the preparation of multi-annual internal audit plans based on the identified risks.
- Establishing structured review methods for the key topics identified in scope of audit missions.
- Reviewing the suitability of the clients processes (Business, Compliance and/or IT) and assessing their compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Drafting and presenting reports to the clients C-suite and its stakeholders such as the Audit Committee / Board of Directors.
- Managing end-to-end internal audit projects, including monitoring of the scope, budget, risks and issues, and reporting thereof.
- Coaching, guiding and supervising the team members supporting you on the missions.
- Contributing to the development of thought leadership material around various internal audit topics.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. (Applied) Economics, Commercial Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Accountancy, Commercial Sciences) or equivalent through experience.
- Professional experience (Minimum 5 years) in internal audit, either in consulting or in an internal function, in the financial sector or in the industry.
- Ability to perform effective research and convey complex topics in a clear, understandable manner.
- Native Dutch or French speaker, with an excellent knowledge of business English.
- Outstanding client stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships through solid communication and presentation skills.
- An analytical mind and an eye for detail, with accurate documentation capabilities.
- Strong team spirit and people management skills, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy.
- Eager to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyond.
What working at EY Offers
- You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
- You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.