Key Responsibilities

Contributing to independent audit engagement assurance.
Undertaking allocated tasks within the engagement lifecycle.
Providing quality, efficient, and effective assurance.
Influencing business managers to improve controls.
Assessing risks and controls, and carrying out testing.
Contributing to assurance planning.
Undertaking effective process mapping.
Analysing MI and reviewing risk information to identify key business risks and contribute to continuous monitoring.
Contributing to effective audit engagement reports and opinions that influence business managers to lead in a risk-conscious way.
Engaging with stakeholders throughout engagements, ensuring they understand business risks through open and effective conversations on key risks.
Coaching auditors and supporting them to realize their potential.

Skills and Expertise

Operational audit, assurance, or risk management experience.
Strong background in providing assurance over payment processing and/or fraud prevention risks and controls.
Experience in performing payment scheme certifications (e.g., BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments).
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to assess and prioritize data effectively.
Thorough grounding in monitoring and testing effective controls.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Great communication skills, with the ability to translate concepts clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of payment and fraud regulations and operational processes (including payment processing, investigations, reconciliations, and cash management).