Jobs

Senior Treasury Auditor – Liquidity Portfolio – Risk – Wholesale – Milton Keynes
PERM
Salary: £43,000-£48,000 pa + Benefits

A leading UK Financial Services organisation are seeking an ACT Treasury Professional to join their large Treasury Division. As a Treasury specialist you will be required to take on a leading role in carrying out specific and complex treasury audit assignments and acts as a subject matter expert of the treasury and finance functions where you have applicable knowledge to identify risks.

The ideal candidate will have an accountancy or treasury qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACT), along with Wholesale Financial markets – Liquidity, Market Risk, Bonds etc . Prior knowledge and under indepth knowledge of the audit process is not essential as this will be part of your ongoing training, however, prior audit experience is preferred but an understanding of the audit process will be advantageous.

For more information on these Senior Treasury Audit role, please contact Daniel King at ARK Audit. ref: DK/2162

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Project Manager – Banking – Risk Modelling – Yorkshire
Contract (6 months +)
Location: Yorkshire
Rate: £525-600 PER DAY
Our Client, a major UK Bank, is looking to recruit a CONTRACT Project Managers to work on a Group Compliance and Conduct Risk Project, to manage the delivery Modelling work streams with a larger Risk Transformation Programme..

The ideal Project Manager will have experience of managing in a modelling environment or have prior experience building risk models and then moved into Project Management. In addition to this the Project Managers will have a proven track record of project management methodologies and disciplines, the ability to understand business requirements and shape and structure these into projects with key milestones and deliverables and the ability to direct projects ensuring effective controls are in place and establish appropriate project governance processes.

Also have experience of producing all project documentation and formulating, managing and tracking project budgets, liaising with Finance, as appropriate, quantifying and securing resourcing requirements, engaging with key stakeholders, Group IT and other related programmes, identifying and managing key project dependencies.

This programme is high priority to the Bank and comes with tight deadlines, therefore the right candidate must have proven experience working in the above Risk environment, come with the right attitude to get the job done and able to hit the ground running.

The Project Manager with Modelling experience, The project deadline is end of June.

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Job Title: VP/SVP (Financial & Operational Audit)
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable)

Great opportunity has come available for a Vice President/ Senior Vice President (Financial & Operational Audit)

You will be a member of the Internal Audit Department, playing a key role in reviewing investments and operations worldwide.

You will be expected to direct and manage audit programs to provide management with independent reviews and appraisals of the system of internal controls pertaining to:

•Investment activities undertaken on various asset classes, such as bonds, equities, short-term assets, foreign exchange, real estate & special investments;
•Corporate services supporting the investment activities, such as operations & settlement, performance measurements, corporate accounting, risk management, technology, administration & personnel services.
•You are also expected to make recommendations and provide advice on ways to mitigate risks, improve controls, effectiveness, efficiency & economies of operations.

To be effective in this role, you must have the ability to deal with changes and new developments in global financial markets. Therefore, you are required to have a good understanding and knowledge of the various financial instruments and derivatives products, as well as familiarity with investment portfolio and risk management techniques.

You should also possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

Candidates to be eligible for consideration should possess a good tertiary qualification with at least ten years experience in external audit and/or internal audit with financial institutions. Line experience in areas such as financial control, risk management, operations or asset management as well as additional qualifications such as CFA or FRM would be an advantage.

If this VP/SVP role is potentially of interest to you please give Hazel Rowe a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.

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Quantitative Credit Risk Modeller (permanent role)
Location: Amsterdam
Rate: €65,000 per annum

Our client, a major European Bank is looking to recruit a number of Quantitative Credit Risk Modellers for various teams within the overall Modelling department.

Brief overview of role:
The Quantitative analyst will analyse the output of (new) models during the annual reviews within the department established guidelines, aimed at assessing the quality of the models, respectively, reporting and advising on identified data integrity, defects and unlikely outcomes.
The quantitative analyst will manufacture, where relevant based on analysis, periodic and ad hoc reports and data, while focusing on the accountability requirements of the Bank and optimize the risk of portfolios.
The Quantitative analyst will asses according to internal and external laws and regulations, quality improvements and innovations in the models to improve forecasting, understanding, reporting and / or support (policy) decisions in risk.

Work Environment:
The Risk Modelling department plays an important part of Central Risk Management, Corporate and Market Risk. The department focuses on developing credit scoring models for Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD), Expected Loss (EL) and Economic Capital (EC) for non-retail and Scorecard Basel II and other models for retail exposures. Several teams operate within this department

Desired background:• Knowledge of econometrics, mathematics, physics, statistics and / or similar background at HBO / University level.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and modelling, the developments of (credit) risk models.
• Software, applications, products, services, processes and regulations in the area of private and corporate lending and risk management relevant to the models under its responsibility.
• The Quantitative analyst will have up to 3 years working experience within modelling function or other relevant experience.
• Good communication skills both spoken and written
• Speak / write fluent English, Dutch speaking is an advantage
• Analytical
• Team player
• Accurate

For further information on this role please call Matthew Burger on 0207 407 6999 or email MBurger@ark-int.com

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Project Manager – Banking – Risk – Stress Testing
Location: London
Rate/Salary: £525-600 PER DAY

Project Manager – Banking – Risk – Stress Testing – London
Our Client, a major UK Bank, is looking to recruit a CONTRACT Project Managers to work on a Group Compliance and Conduct Risk Project, to manage the delivery Stress Testing work streams with a larger Risk Transformation Programme.

The ideal Project Manager will have experience of managing in a Stress Testing Risk environment. In addition to this the Project Managers will have a proven track record of project management methodologies and disciplines, the ability to understand business requirements and shape and structure these into projects with key milestones and deliverables and the ability to direct projects ensuring effective controls are in place and establish appropriate project governance processes while delivering on the Stress Testing work stream.

You will also have experience of producing all project documentation and formulating, managing and tracking project budgets, liaising with Finance, as appropriate, quantifying and securing resourcing requirements, engaging with key stakeholders, Group IT and other related programmes, identifying and managing key project dependencies.

This programme is high priority to the Bank and comes with tight deadlines, therefore the right candidate must have proven experience working in the above Risk environment managing the Stress Testing phase, come with the right attitude to get the job done and able to hit the ground running.

The Project Manager with Modelling experience must be able to start in January or early February at the latest. The project deadline is end of December 2012.

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Audit Manager – Credit
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

This international bank is accelerating their growth of its business in Asia and is looking for an Audit Manager with Credit. You will report to the Senior Audit Manager for Credit you will be responsible for audits specifically to Credit ideally from a retail and corporate/commercial background. You must have a strong technical understanding of related products especially lending. Up to 30% travel.

If this Audit Manager – Credit role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Senior Audit Manager – Credit
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

This role is with the same bank above however you will be accountable for supporting the global practice leaders in delivering complex and high risk internal audit projects, either through oversight of direct team leadership. You will have advanced relationship management/stakeholder skills and a strong knowledge of Credit from a commercial/corporate banking background and some retail. Up to 30% travel.

If this Senior Audit Manager – Credit role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Operational Risk Audit ManagerLocation: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

One of the largest banks in the world is looking for a Senior Audit Manager who has experience in advanced operational risk framework. You will identify risks, monitor control and provide direction to the regional operational risk teams. You must a good understanding of governance framework. Must be willing to travel worldwide.

If this Operational Risk Audit Manager role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Audit Manager, VP for Enterprise Risk and Support Functions
Location: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

A top tier bank is looking for product specialist within enterprise risk such as market, credit and operational to cover all audit for the Asia Pacific region. You will have 10-12 years relevant audit experience and have knowledge in investment banking market and risk management concepts and controls covering marker risk, credit risk and operational risk. 25% travel.

If this Audit Manager, VP for Enterprise Risk and Support Functions role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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VP, Capital Markets
Location: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable)

A top Tier bank is looking for a Capital Markets Specialist ideally specialising in Equities. Great opportunity. No travel. Candidate must be based in Asia.

If this VP, Capital Markets role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Auditor, Retail & Distribution
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable)

Looking for either someone who has retail banking audit experience that wishes to work for a international bank, or a Top 4 auditor who has at least 6 years’ experience of retail banking clients on an external audit basis. Candidate must be based in Asia.

If this Auditor, Retail & Distribution role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Senior Audit Manager, Retail
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable)

(Ideally suit a family who wish to leave HK and come to Singapore).
This great opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Audit Manager. You will have retail banking knowledge especially in branches. Travel 30-40%. Candidate must be based in Asia.

If this Senior Audit Manager, Retail role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Senior Audit Manager Retail and Wealth Management
Location: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

One of the world’s largest banks is looking for a Manager to repost into the Head of Retails banking and Wealth audit who is responsible for the Asia Pacific Regions. The teams are based in 4 regions and you will be responsible for ensuring stakeholder buy in to audit activity as well as lead and participate in audits and special review. You must have a strong knowledge in the Retail Banking Wealth management and ideally support areas such as Retail Collections, Decision systems, Contact Centre Management, Wealth Manager (Product & Sales). Must be willing to travel.

If this Senior Audit Manager Retail and Wealth Management role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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Senior Wholesale Risk Audit
Location: Hong Kong
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

This role is to work for the Global Wholesale Risk Team You will contribute to a robust audit risk assessment of different areas of Wholesale Risk Management. You will have a minimum of 5-7 years banking experience in wholesale market Risk, internal audit of customer relationship management.

If this Senior Wholesale Risk Audit role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.
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VP Capital Market’s Auditor
Location: Japan
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: (Negotiable – Client will assist in relocation)

This role is for a top investment bank, you must have in-depth Capital Markets audit experience. Candidate must be based in Asia.
If this VP Capital Market’s Auditor role is potentially of interest to you please give me a call on +65 6408 3717 or send me an email to hazel@arkaudit.com as soon as possible.