Audit Senior Associate

As part of the Internal Audit Department, the Senior Associate - Auditor II is predominantly focused on the execution of audit planning, fieldwork and assisting reporting and is given the opportunity to lead selected meetings.

The primary measure of success are completing assigned tasks on time and on budget to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and creating reliable documentation to support the audit conclusion.

The Senior Associate - Auditor II also manages auditee relationships, acts as a good standout colleague, and takes accountability for their personal growth and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with the planning of audits and completes risk focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, notifying the lead auditor promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk. Formulates control issues that are not accurately designed or are not operating optimally.

Independently prepares work papers that align with IAD policies & procedures and support the audit conclusion. Demonstrates a strong understanding of IAD policies & procedures, particularly work paper documentation standards.

Validates the completion of issues under the guidance of a supervisor and works closely with auditees to verify timely progress and closure of issues and underlying remediating actions.

Participates in executing continuous monitoring tests.

Bring specific expertise in one or more subject areas (e.g., Risk, Quantitative Analysis) to advise supervisors on risk and internal control. Participate in select continuous improvement initiatives.

Seeks opportunities to develop & broaden skills and knowledge of audit and subject matters. Seeks feedback for improvement and effectively applies that feedback to continuously improve.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork by proactively assisting peers and supervisors however possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree preferred with Master's or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Previous internal or external audit experience is helpful, but not required.

Knowledge or experience related to financial risk management, quantitative analysis, or coding (e.g., Python, SQL, R, VBA) will be a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as CPA, CFA, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

ABOUT DTCC: With 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance, and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes and bringing increased security, enhanced resilience, and soundness to financial markets. In 2022, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $2.5 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $72 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 17.5 billion messages annually. Skills : Audit, Internal, External, Financial Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, CPA, CFA, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), CIA, CISA.

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