Where you'll fit in & what our team goals are…In your role you will plan and execute complex portions of the Risk & Control Services plan, including concurrent audit and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities and presenting objectives and results to various levels of management. You will execute on a structured approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. You may act as a project lead on audits or other Risk and Control Services activities, whilst also supervising and leading projects, providing leadership to peers and others as needed in the work assigned. You will also manage the scope, schedule, and deliverables of work.How you'll spend your time...Plan and execute complex portions of the Risk & Control Services plan including audit activities and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities. Present work objectives and results to various levels of management that focus on the impact of control deficiencies. Execute on a structured approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.Identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and significance, and propose cost effective recommendations. Monitor and validate Management Action Plan status. Recommend closure of Management Action Plans when actions are complete and identified deficiency has been addressed.Supervise and lead assigned projects. Provide leadership to peers and others as needed in the work assigned. Manage the scope, schedule, and deliverables of assigned work.Proactively communicate/escalate challenges and roadblocks that impact ability to meet established timelines. Coordinate with the appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work. Ensure work is completed within established timelines.Complete risk assessments in conformance with department standards, generally in complex areas. Recommend changes to Risk and Control Services plan to focus efforts on risk areas and provide value to stakeholders. Recommend changes to Risk and Control Services processes and methodologies, as appropriate.Build & maintain strong working relationships within Global Asset Management and other functions.To be successful in this role you will have...Extensive experience in public accounting, internal audit, technology audit or related financial services field.Expanded knowledge/understanding across multiple lines of business and/or develop knowledge/understanding in critical subject matter area.Ability to transfer knowledge and assist others to expand audit skills and business knowledge.Ability to coordinate with appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work.Solid knowledge and proper application of control and audit theory.Strong oral and written communication skillsStandard desktop computing skillsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple teams, grades and jurisdictionsAvailability to travel is requiredYour primary duty must be the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.If you also had this, it would be great…CISA, CISSP, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMAExperience with leading multiple projects.About Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsWorking at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.Here, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-TimeFull timeWorker Sub TypePermanentJob Family GroupFinance
