Client Audit Advisor - Risk & Compliance

• Flexible work options
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
• We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

• Successfully plan, prepare and respond to Client Audits;
• Coordinate (and, where applicable, carry out) any associated remediation activities to ensure such activities are actioned as required;
• Work closely with the Client Audits Supervisor to assist in developing and improving the client audit process for the Firm;
• Be able to communicate technical jargon (particularly common in relation to information security) to non-technical stakeholders (partners, clients and other business functions); and
• Be tasked to further develop relationships with our stakeholders on a continuous basis.

• Notable experience and technical skills within an Auditing (Internal, External, Second-Party or Third-Party), Compliance, Quality, Governance or Project Management role, or experience within Third Party/Supplier Risk Management.
• Demonstrated experienced background of strategic decision making and negotiation skills.
• Experienced in discretionary decision-making and working independently to problem solve client and technical issues with key stakeholders. Strong, professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to put a position forward in a clear, articulate way, to different stakeholders.
• Advanced ability to manage large volumes of information in the appropriate format.
• Ability to adhere to strict internal and external deadlines. Skilled in managing expectations and facilitating complex discussions.
• Ability to smoothly adapt to changing environments, processes and technology, and to balance a fast pace of working, with appropriate attention to detail.
• Discrete and professional in handling sensitive and confidential situations
• Adaptable interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively at all levels across the Firm. Approachable, with the ability to contribute positively to a supportive team environment.

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