Topps Group is home to premier UK tile brands including Topps Tiles, Pro Tiler Tools, Parkside and Tile Warehouse. Our foremost retail brand Topps Tiles stands as the nation's largest specialist distributor of tiles and associated products with over 300 stores nationwide. Our plans for growth across both domestic and commercial markets, across physical stores and online, mean we continuously seek new and fresh talent to complement our current team, as well as developing our people to reach their full potential. We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join our team. This is a highly visible and critical role within the Finance function and this opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual looking for a challenge in an exciting and fast paced environment. Reporting into the Director of Finance, you will take responsibility for the running of the company's financial accounting function including statutory reporting, tax and treasury (including corporation tax, VAT and cash reporting & forecasting) and property accounting . A key part of your role will be to manage the financial accounting team, transactional accounting team and credit control team, ensuring that day to day responsibilities are performed to a high standard whilst acting as a role model for professionalism and accuracy across the business. In addition, you will lead and manage the external audit process, take responsibility for the implementation of new accounting regulations and standards, and ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place to ensure the integrity of our financial reporting. Key Accountabilities Customer / Strategy / Plan To work with the Director of Finance and rest of the senior finance team to ensure that key aspects of the Group's financial accounting processes are appropriately administered and information is available in a timely fashion Ensure that company ledgers are closed within agreed timescales and ensure that all key balance sheet control accounts have been reconciled and approved in line with the Group's policy Ensure there is an open communication with the Financial Planning and Analysis team around the period end accounts preparation - including any areas of judgement involved in the balance sheet and providing expert advice on the application of relevant accounting standards Ensure robust financial processes exist to support the integrity of reporting and ultimately safeguard the company against loss (e.g. balance sheet recs, bank recs, etc) and that regulatory processes are complied with (HMRC, Companies Act, etc) Be the primary point of liaison with company auditors, with responsibility for new accounting developments (regulatory or audit best practice). People/Leadership Leadership of the financial accounting, transactional and credit control teams and ensure that appropriate discussions are taking place across the team in terms of individual performance ("the what"), developments needs/opportunities, and appropriate behaviours ("the how"). Wherever possible, strive to develop colleagues and (in conjunction with the Director of Finance) offer opportunities for career progression, subject to their wants/needs Work with the whole Finance team to ensure that we are meeting their wants and needs as individuals (the "get") and that we are getting the most from them (the "give") - have a daily focus on colleague engagement across the team and support the Head of Finance (FP&A) with the department engagement agenda. Financial / Commercials The Financial Accounting team is responsible for the accounting in the following areas; Fixed Assets (including capital expenditure), cash reporting and forecasting, banking facility management, point of contact for the bank's relationship managers, foreign exchange requirements, tax (with support of external partners as required) and property accounting (including IFRS16 lease accounting). Work with auditors to ensure subsidiary statutory accounts are produced within the required timescales Ensure that the Director of Finance, CFO and Exec team are well appraised of the Group's financial position, particularly in relation to working capital and cash forecasting Risk and process Ensure appropriate processes exist within the finance team to identify key areas of risk and agree with the Director of Finance appropriate plans to manage those risks. Key areas will include (but are not limited to) - segregation of duties within the function, key colleague dependencies are regularly reviewed and identified, bi-annual review of core department controls (supplier setup, bank signatories, expense approvals, capitalisation policy, expenditure by supplier etc) Work with auditors and external parties to ensure that core accounting controls are appropriate and consistently implemented Ensure appropriate Group policies are in appropriate and operational in order to support a strong environment of financial control and oversight. Key policies cover expenses, credit control, tax and treasury Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Essential Qualified accountant, 5+ years PQE Strong technical accounting knowledge Strong communication skills - both on a 1:1 basis and in a group environment Experience of operating at a senior functional level - managing the team day to day Good working knowledge of accounting systems - general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank recs, EDI, etc Good working knowledge of core finance processes - balance sheet reconciliations, tax, VAT, FX planning, working capital management and understanding of PLC reporting requirements Good working knowledge of external audit Good working knowledge of broader regulatory environment - corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, statutory accounts, LSE requirements Experience of reporting year-end report and accounts ("Glossy" version) Desirable Previous accounting practice experience, in particular within audit Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics Experience of liaising with external providers - banks (including covenant certificates and other areas of compliance), auditors, etc What we will do for you In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will gi
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Topps Group is home to premier UK tile brands including Topps Tiles, Pro Tiler Tools, Parkside and Tile Warehouse. Our foremost retail brand Topps Tiles stands as the nation's largest specialist distributor of tiles and associated products with over 300 stores nationwide. Our plans for growth across both domestic and commercial markets, across physical stores and online, mean we continuously seek new and fresh talent to complement our current team, as well as developing our people to reach their full potential. We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join our team. This is a highly visible and critical role within the Finance function and this opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual looking for a challenge in an exciting and fast paced environment. Reporting into the Director of Finance, you will take responsibility for the running of the company's financial accounting function including statutory reporting, tax and treasury (including corporation tax, VAT and cash reporting & forecasting) and property accounting . A key part of your role will be to manage the financial accounting team, transactional accounting team and credit control team, ensuring that day to day responsibilities are performed to a high standard whilst acting as a role model for professionalism and accuracy across the business. In addition, you will lead and manage the external audit process, take responsibility for the implementation of new accounting regulations and standards, and ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place to ensure the integrity of our financial reporting. Key Accountabilities Customer / Strategy / Plan To work with the Director of Finance and rest of the senior finance team to ensure that key aspects of the Group's financial accounting processes are appropriately administered and information is available in a timely fashion Ensure that company ledgers are closed within agreed timescales and ensure that all key balance sheet control accounts have been reconciled and approved in line with the Group's policy Ensure there is an open communication with the Financial Planning and Analysis team around the period end accounts preparation - including any areas of judgement involved in the balance sheet and providing expert advice on the application of relevant accounting standards Ensure robust financial processes exist to support the integrity of reporting and ultimately safeguard the company against loss (e.g. balance sheet recs, bank recs, etc) and that regulatory processes are complied with (HMRC, Companies Act, etc) Be the primary point of liaison with company auditors, with responsibility for new accounting developments (regulatory or audit best practice). People/Leadership Leadership of the financial accounting, transactional and credit control teams and ensure that appropriate discussions are taking place across the team in terms of individual performance ("the what"), developments needs/opportunities, and appropriate behaviours ("the how"). Wherever possible, strive to develop colleagues and (in conjunction with the Director of Finance) offer opportunities for career progression, subject to their wants/needs Work with the whole Finance team to ensure that we are meeting their wants and needs as individuals (the "get") and that we are getting the most from them (the "give") - have a daily focus on colleague engagement across the team and support the Head of Finance (FP&A) with the department engagement agenda. Financial / Commercials The Financial Accounting team is responsible for the accounting in the following areas; Fixed Assets (including capital expenditure), cash reporting and forecasting, banking facility management, point of contact for the bank's relationship managers, foreign exchange requirements, tax (with support of external partners as required) and property accounting (including IFRS16 lease accounting). Work with auditors to ensure subsidiary statutory accounts are produced within the required timescales Ensure that the Director of Finance, CFO and Exec team are well appraised of the Group's financial position, particularly in relation to working capital and cash forecasting Risk and process Ensure appropriate processes exist within the finance team to identify key areas of risk and agree with the Director of Finance appropriate plans to manage those risks. Key areas will include (but are not limited to) - segregation of duties within the function, key colleague dependencies are regularly reviewed and identified, bi-annual review of core department controls (supplier setup, bank signatories, expense approvals, capitalisation policy, expenditure by supplier etc) Work with auditors and external parties to ensure that core accounting controls are appropriate and consistently implemented Ensure appropriate Group policies are in appropriate and operational in order to support a strong environment of financial control and oversight. Key policies cover expenses, credit control, tax and treasury Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Essential Qualified accountant, 5+ years PQE Strong technical accounting knowledge Strong communication skills - both on a 1:1 basis and in a group environment Experience of operating at a senior functional level - managing the team day to day Good working knowledge of accounting systems - general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank recs, EDI, etc Good working knowledge of core finance processes - balance sheet reconciliations, tax, VAT, FX planning, working capital management and understanding of PLC reporting requirements Good working knowledge of external audit Good working knowledge of broader regulatory environment - corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, statutory accounts, LSE requirements Experience of reporting year-end report and accounts ("Glossy" version) Desirable Previous accounting practice experience, in particular within audit Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics Experience of liaising with external providers - banks (including covenant certificates and other areas of compliance), auditors, etc What we will do for you In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will gi
Our Impact Goldman Sachs Global Compliance is dedicated to protecting the reputation of the firm, managing risk and helping to advance the business of the firm. From global financial centers to important developing markets, Global Compliance professionals interpret and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and determine how the firm can appropriately pursue global market opportunities. Global Compliance is organized broadly into divisional compliance groups and centralized compliance groups. Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. As part of PWM Compliance, your role will be focused on preventing, detecting and mitigating compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and help strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Functional Responsibilities Provide advice on how to conduct the firm's business in a manner that complies with the comprehensive array of rules, regulations and policies applicable to our business Identify Compliance risk associated with business processes and practices including review and potential enhancements of existing controls Review and approval of marketing materials prepared for distribution to clients Perform thematic forensic reviews Review of errors and customer complaints Support internal and external audit preparation work Provide training on applicable compliance requirements Identify, review and implementation of new regulations by partnering with Legal, Business Personnel, Compliance Officers and other stakeholders Participation in various global and region specific strategic projects to provide comprehensive Compliance inputs and drive Compliance owned deliverables As needed, support development and analysis of existing and new policies, standards and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements Advise, challenge and influence stakeholders teams as required in relation to regulations, policies and reputational risk SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 6 years of experience as a compliance officer, in a risk management role, ideally with a nexus to Private Wealth. Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Economics, Finance or Master's degree or MBA a plus, but not required Detailed Knowledge of UK regulatory environment and FCA rules Any knowledge of other European or international regulatory regimes an advantage Inquisitive and proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions. Good interpersonal skills and excellent written/oral communication skills. Ability to work with a variety of senior and junior people, and build smooth working relationships. Highest attention to detail. Good team player - one who is able to prioritize in a fast moving, constantly changing environment. Entrepreneurial inclination - ability to work alone and act as project manager Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under tight deadlines ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Apr 21, 2024
Full time
Our Impact Goldman Sachs Global Compliance is dedicated to protecting the reputation of the firm, managing risk and helping to advance the business of the firm. From global financial centers to important developing markets, Global Compliance professionals interpret and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and determine how the firm can appropriately pursue global market opportunities. Global Compliance is organized broadly into divisional compliance groups and centralized compliance groups. Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. As part of PWM Compliance, your role will be focused on preventing, detecting and mitigating compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and help strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Functional Responsibilities Provide advice on how to conduct the firm's business in a manner that complies with the comprehensive array of rules, regulations and policies applicable to our business Identify Compliance risk associated with business processes and practices including review and potential enhancements of existing controls Review and approval of marketing materials prepared for distribution to clients Perform thematic forensic reviews Review of errors and customer complaints Support internal and external audit preparation work Provide training on applicable compliance requirements Identify, review and implementation of new regulations by partnering with Legal, Business Personnel, Compliance Officers and other stakeholders Participation in various global and region specific strategic projects to provide comprehensive Compliance inputs and drive Compliance owned deliverables As needed, support development and analysis of existing and new policies, standards and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements Advise, challenge and influence stakeholders teams as required in relation to regulations, policies and reputational risk SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 6 years of experience as a compliance officer, in a risk management role, ideally with a nexus to Private Wealth. Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Economics, Finance or Master's degree or MBA a plus, but not required Detailed Knowledge of UK regulatory environment and FCA rules Any knowledge of other European or international regulatory regimes an advantage Inquisitive and proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions. Good interpersonal skills and excellent written/oral communication skills. Ability to work with a variety of senior and junior people, and build smooth working relationships. Highest attention to detail. Good team player - one who is able to prioritize in a fast moving, constantly changing environment. Entrepreneurial inclination - ability to work alone and act as project manager Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under tight deadlines ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Apr 09, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Join us as "SDET Automation Tester" with the Bank of England (London, Full-time, Hybrid, Permanent) ABOUT CAPITA At Capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local Government, central Government, Education, Transport, Health, Life and Pensions, Insurance, Banking and other private sector organisations. We support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever - and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. ABOUT BANK OF ENGLAND - TECHNOLOGY DEVISION The Technology division manages and supports all aspect of technology delivery across the Bank, from maintaining critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to providing big data analytics, implementing comprehensive cyber security programmes and introducing innovative solutions in support of a digital workplace. Technology's key objective is to support all other areas of the Bank in achieving our collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. This is achieved through the delivery of appropriate, high performing, resilient solutions and information services across the organisation and externally. Technology is structured around a simple operating model: Analyse-Deliver-Service-Secure. This model ensures transparency and effectiveness in our delivery, prioritisation and cost base for IT services and promotes close working relationships with colleagues across the Bank so that we can all deliver with pace and agility. THE ROLE OF AN AUTOMATION TESTER The Automated Tester will be a member of the Infrastructure Delivery team which is accountable for the engineering and delivery of the Bank's varied server infrastructure. Key responsibilities include, and are not limited to: Teamwork & Communication - Ensure effective relationships are sustained across the wider Technology team, including internal and external stakeholders, and any domain partners/suppliers Leadership - leader of implementing positive change, selling benefits of new ways of working Contracts & Commercial Capability - Strives to deliver the best value for money by continually looking for improvements/efficiencies across both server delivery and capital expenditure Technology Strategy - Work closely with Architecture to lead the development and implementation and of the Linux server estate within the Bank and, more specifically, to produce and articulately communicate a clear view of the domain's future strategy in Linux server delivery Delivery - Support both the Delivery team leader and Infrastructure Engineering Manager to ensure that all change, whether programmes and projects, or smaller scale releases, is delivered in a timely and cost-efficient way, whilst ensuring that they align to both operations and the future domain strategy Domain Enablement - Ensure compliance with key audit, risk, and security policies and procedures applicable to the Linux server estate EXPECTED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Proficient in Microsoft Office (in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Project life cycle experience (Agile / Waterfall methodologies) Experience or knowledge of development automation tools (such as JUnit / JMeter) An Awareness of Test Management tools ( Jira ) An Awareness of automated testing tools (such as Selenium /UFT/Axe/Eggplant) Personal skills are key for this position - enthusiasm and a flare to problem solve, with a passionate, inquisitive and proactive attitude KNOWLEDGE OF Test Data provisioning and Management tools, i.e. Test Data Manager Testing complex user interfaces and GUI applications Defect management and test management tools Risk analysis and Risk Based Testing Testing involving both internal and 3rd parties A range of testing types (functional, non-functional, regression, integration, UAT, OAT) DESIRABLE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Development languages, e.g. Visual Basic, Java and C# (Blue Prism / Visio) Knowledge of Markets and Banking Systems and applications such as RTGS, T24, Open link, Megara and CREST Gateway PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE
Dec 14, 2022
Full time
Join us as "SDET Automation Tester" with the Bank of England (London, Full-time, Hybrid, Permanent) ABOUT CAPITA At Capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local Government, central Government, Education, Transport, Health, Life and Pensions, Insurance, Banking and other private sector organisations. We support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever - and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. ABOUT BANK OF ENGLAND - TECHNOLOGY DEVISION The Technology division manages and supports all aspect of technology delivery across the Bank, from maintaining critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to providing big data analytics, implementing comprehensive cyber security programmes and introducing innovative solutions in support of a digital workplace. Technology's key objective is to support all other areas of the Bank in achieving our collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. This is achieved through the delivery of appropriate, high performing, resilient solutions and information services across the organisation and externally. Technology is structured around a simple operating model: Analyse-Deliver-Service-Secure. This model ensures transparency and effectiveness in our delivery, prioritisation and cost base for IT services and promotes close working relationships with colleagues across the Bank so that we can all deliver with pace and agility. THE ROLE OF AN AUTOMATION TESTER The Automated Tester will be a member of the Infrastructure Delivery team which is accountable for the engineering and delivery of the Bank's varied server infrastructure. Key responsibilities include, and are not limited to: Teamwork & Communication - Ensure effective relationships are sustained across the wider Technology team, including internal and external stakeholders, and any domain partners/suppliers Leadership - leader of implementing positive change, selling benefits of new ways of working Contracts & Commercial Capability - Strives to deliver the best value for money by continually looking for improvements/efficiencies across both server delivery and capital expenditure Technology Strategy - Work closely with Architecture to lead the development and implementation and of the Linux server estate within the Bank and, more specifically, to produce and articulately communicate a clear view of the domain's future strategy in Linux server delivery Delivery - Support both the Delivery team leader and Infrastructure Engineering Manager to ensure that all change, whether programmes and projects, or smaller scale releases, is delivered in a timely and cost-efficient way, whilst ensuring that they align to both operations and the future domain strategy Domain Enablement - Ensure compliance with key audit, risk, and security policies and procedures applicable to the Linux server estate EXPECTED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Proficient in Microsoft Office (in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Project life cycle experience (Agile / Waterfall methodologies) Experience or knowledge of development automation tools (such as JUnit / JMeter) An Awareness of Test Management tools ( Jira ) An Awareness of automated testing tools (such as Selenium /UFT/Axe/Eggplant) Personal skills are key for this position - enthusiasm and a flare to problem solve, with a passionate, inquisitive and proactive attitude KNOWLEDGE OF Test Data provisioning and Management tools, i.e. Test Data Manager Testing complex user interfaces and GUI applications Defect management and test management tools Risk analysis and Risk Based Testing Testing involving both internal and 3rd parties A range of testing types (functional, non-functional, regression, integration, UAT, OAT) DESIRABLE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Development languages, e.g. Visual Basic, Java and C# (Blue Prism / Visio) Knowledge of Markets and Banking Systems and applications such as RTGS, T24, Open link, Megara and CREST Gateway PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE
Senior Analyst (Capital Markets) Company: A leading financial services corporation is currently recruiting a Senior Analyst who possess experience within Financial Services, preferably within Capital Markets, Mortgage Lending and Risk Modelling who can utilise tools such as Excel, or even SQL, R / VBA (nice to have). Our client offers remote working with office presence required, a basic salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and an excellent benefits package outlined below. The key purpose of this role is to provide analytical support to the Group Capital Markets Director, Group Director of Balance Sheet Optimisation and senior members of the Capital Markets team in all aspects of their responsibilities; in particular to assist in the completion of capital markets transactions; preparation of robust data and reports for both internal and external stakeholders; development of new tools and processes with appropriate controls; and to provide in depth analytical support and insight to the broader capital markets function. Core Responsibilities: • Lead on the day to day analytical work to support the delivery of capital markets transactions, escalating any issues as appropriate • Provide high level analytical support to the capital markets function, providing concise commentary regarding the findings and make recommendations where appropriate • Use best practices to improve processes, and be able to adapt to ad hoc tasks leveraging prior experience and knowledge to develop a solution for them. Lead in the production of automated tools to assist the Capital Markets team in the production of data and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Where tools/ models have been developed within the team, maintain and manage robust audit trails, version controls and procedure documents • Work with the Head of Transaction Delivery (Capital Markets) in the management of loan collateral pools with both the BOE and other secured funding facilities and provide detailed analysis and recommendation as appropriate • Work with and support the Balance Sheet Optimisation Manager in the development of the Group wide balance sheet management strategies, aiding in the review and writing of Executive summaries, ALCO papers and presentations where necessary • Support the Balance Sheet Optimisation Manager and wider Capital Markets function in the preparation/ development of capital forecasting scenarios, third party residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) investment appraisal information/ tools, and the maintenance of those tools Experience Requirements: • 5 years previous experience of Financial Services is essential. • 2 years' experience working an analyst (capital markets or risk management) is essential • 2 years previous experience of capital markets is essential • A good knowledge of capital markets or structured finance is essential • An excellent knowledge of mortgage lending and markets is essential • Good understanding of Risk Modelling processes is essential • Good understanding of securitisation is desirable • Advanced Excel and modelling skills are essential. SQL, R, VBA are particularly helpful Benefits package: •£40,000 - £45,000 • 15% Bonus • Work from home options • Flexible working • 25 Days Holiday • Medical Cover • Life Cover • Pension Senior Analyst (Capital Markets)
Feb 25, 2022
Full time
Senior Analyst (Capital Markets) Company: A leading financial services corporation is currently recruiting a Senior Analyst who possess experience within Financial Services, preferably within Capital Markets, Mortgage Lending and Risk Modelling who can utilise tools such as Excel, or even SQL, R / VBA (nice to have). Our client offers remote working with office presence required, a basic salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and an excellent benefits package outlined below. The key purpose of this role is to provide analytical support to the Group Capital Markets Director, Group Director of Balance Sheet Optimisation and senior members of the Capital Markets team in all aspects of their responsibilities; in particular to assist in the completion of capital markets transactions; preparation of robust data and reports for both internal and external stakeholders; development of new tools and processes with appropriate controls; and to provide in depth analytical support and insight to the broader capital markets function. Core Responsibilities: • Lead on the day to day analytical work to support the delivery of capital markets transactions, escalating any issues as appropriate • Provide high level analytical support to the capital markets function, providing concise commentary regarding the findings and make recommendations where appropriate • Use best practices to improve processes, and be able to adapt to ad hoc tasks leveraging prior experience and knowledge to develop a solution for them. Lead in the production of automated tools to assist the Capital Markets team in the production of data and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Where tools/ models have been developed within the team, maintain and manage robust audit trails, version controls and procedure documents • Work with the Head of Transaction Delivery (Capital Markets) in the management of loan collateral pools with both the BOE and other secured funding facilities and provide detailed analysis and recommendation as appropriate • Work with and support the Balance Sheet Optimisation Manager in the development of the Group wide balance sheet management strategies, aiding in the review and writing of Executive summaries, ALCO papers and presentations where necessary • Support the Balance Sheet Optimisation Manager and wider Capital Markets function in the preparation/ development of capital forecasting scenarios, third party residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) investment appraisal information/ tools, and the maintenance of those tools Experience Requirements: • 5 years previous experience of Financial Services is essential. • 2 years' experience working an analyst (capital markets or risk management) is essential • 2 years previous experience of capital markets is essential • A good knowledge of capital markets or structured finance is essential • An excellent knowledge of mortgage lending and markets is essential • Good understanding of Risk Modelling processes is essential • Good understanding of securitisation is desirable • Advanced Excel and modelling skills are essential. SQL, R, VBA are particularly helpful Benefits package: •£40,000 - £45,000 • 15% Bonus • Work from home options • Flexible working • 25 Days Holiday • Medical Cover • Life Cover • Pension Senior Analyst (Capital Markets)
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information.About the roleYour role will be to assist our teams in providing services to our B&CM clients. You will work within teams, reporting to a Manager and/or Senior Manager, to deliver reviews across a range of CASS audit engagements, the potential for some advisory engagements, as well as assisting with wider engagement activities including budgeting, resource management, strategy and market insights/business development. Responsibilities will include: Delivering CASS audits with potential opportunities on CASS advisory projects over a diverse range of our clients within set deadlines. Conducting fieldwork in accordance with PwC's CASS audit methodology and quality assurance standards, communicating findings to clients and preparing written reports. Building effective working relationships with clients and team members. Leading and coaching junior staff. Assisting with wider day-to-day engagement delivery including planning, budget management and periodic reporting to clients. Participating in team and firm activities to contribute to the broader B&CM strategy, and strengthen the CASS proposition. Proactively develop technical knowledge through self-study, training, qualifications and industry reading. Promoting CASS insights by running client Webex, conference and helping to support our social media campaigns; and Helping us transform and change our approach to CASS work including the development and use of technology. For the right individual, the role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a successful and high profile part of the PwC business." Skills requiredYour audit skills will be matched by an ability to create new initiatives, respond to change and be flexible in your approach to meeting team goals. Experience in delivering audit reviews. A passion for delivering value and insight to clients through our audit services. Experience of risk and control identification and performing controls testing. Strong analytical and engagement management skills. The ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods of time, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels. Experience in providing coaching and feedback for junior staff and identifying development opportunities to build upon the strengths of team members. Experience of identifying and effectively reporting issues and recommendations for improvement to clients. Ability to adapt and re-prioritise quickly in dynamic circumstances and deliver under tight deadlines. Previous experience in working with a variety of large to medium sized clients within professional services. Ideally, an audit, internal audit or risk/controls background. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Jan 23, 2022
Full time
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information.About the roleYour role will be to assist our teams in providing services to our B&CM clients. You will work within teams, reporting to a Manager and/or Senior Manager, to deliver reviews across a range of CASS audit engagements, the potential for some advisory engagements, as well as assisting with wider engagement activities including budgeting, resource management, strategy and market insights/business development. Responsibilities will include: Delivering CASS audits with potential opportunities on CASS advisory projects over a diverse range of our clients within set deadlines. Conducting fieldwork in accordance with PwC's CASS audit methodology and quality assurance standards, communicating findings to clients and preparing written reports. Building effective working relationships with clients and team members. Leading and coaching junior staff. Assisting with wider day-to-day engagement delivery including planning, budget management and periodic reporting to clients. Participating in team and firm activities to contribute to the broader B&CM strategy, and strengthen the CASS proposition. Proactively develop technical knowledge through self-study, training, qualifications and industry reading. Promoting CASS insights by running client Webex, conference and helping to support our social media campaigns; and Helping us transform and change our approach to CASS work including the development and use of technology. For the right individual, the role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a successful and high profile part of the PwC business." Skills requiredYour audit skills will be matched by an ability to create new initiatives, respond to change and be flexible in your approach to meeting team goals. Experience in delivering audit reviews. A passion for delivering value and insight to clients through our audit services. Experience of risk and control identification and performing controls testing. Strong analytical and engagement management skills. The ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods of time, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels. Experience in providing coaching and feedback for junior staff and identifying development opportunities to build upon the strengths of team members. Experience of identifying and effectively reporting issues and recommendations for improvement to clients. Ability to adapt and re-prioritise quickly in dynamic circumstances and deliver under tight deadlines. Previous experience in working with a variety of large to medium sized clients within professional services. Ideally, an audit, internal audit or risk/controls background. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Job Profile Summary Within Ethics and Compliance (E&C), our main goal is to support bp business groups and functions in promoting an ethical culture and work environment, and effective compliance risk management. We now have a great opportunity for a Senior Compliance Manager, who will provide support to bp's Trading & Shipping (T&S) business in the United Kingdom, in advising on UK and EU financial regulatory matters and managing relationships with regulators and supervisory bodies. In this position, you will be responsible for providing regulatory insights, including regulatory horizon scanning and advising the business on upcoming changes to the regulatory framework that impacts trading in commodities, including but not limited to EMIR, MiFID II, REMIT and equivalent UK regulatory provisions. You will also provide subject matter expertise on FCA rules and requirements such as SMCR, regulatory reporting, regulatory capital and other applicable prudential requirements. This is an excellent role if you have an exceptional track record in financial regulation, advocacy and regulatory change and are looking to make a difference in our T&S business. You will be challenged in working to digest regulatory consultations and formulate internal views, engaging internally with multiple partners and with external parties. Reporting to a Compliance Director, you will be an integral part in managing regulatory risk and relationships with regulators to support our trading and supply business. At bp, we provide great environment & benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, learning and development opportunities to craft your career path and many others benefits! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Job Advert About the role: In more detail, you will have the exciting opportunity to: - Act as a subject matter expert on financial regulatory matters within E&C for T&S. - Take a leading role in formulating internal policy and driving external advocacy and influencing at industry groups - Manage relationships with regulators - Support internal governance meetings with senior stakeholders for T&S's regulated entities. - Provide regulatory advice on internal and external enquiries from auditors, exchanges, regulatory agencies, or others as needed and manage regulatory investigations. - Promote bp's Values & Behaviours and Code of Conduct in support of E&C's Strategy for bp to be respected as an ethical company - Provide accurate, consistent and timely guidance to the business to ensure compliance with complex external rules and regulations, and internal policies and procedures - Develop and deliver training on regulatory changes and compliance requirements and their impact on internal bp policies and procedures All of these responsibilities include an excellent understanding of laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures and company ethical standards in key risk areas arising from a global supply and trading business. About you: You'll have relevant University degree or equivalent working experience. It would also be essential that you have: - Deep understanding of the energy commodity trading businesses and understanding of traded products, markets and strategies of both physical and paper-based trading. - Experience, knowledge and understanding of financial regulations, exchange rules, relevant laws and managing regulatory relationships. - Experience of external advocacy in the financial regulatory space, including the ability to take the lead on reviewing and drafting appropriate responses to regulatory consultations. - Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate internal regulatory governance meetings - Ability to understand and synthesise complex legal and regulatory concepts and translate for internal stakeholders - Ability to demonstrate integrity, courage and sound judgement - Ability to impact and influence at all levels of the organization - Strong work ethic, initiative and creativity to achieve identified goals, both individually and as a team player working in a global and fast-paced environment - Strong problem-solving skills with ability to see the next step and follow through on operational detail - Great communication and interpersonal skills - capable of advising on E&C matters and adopting a variety of styles to achieve the desired result and build consensus with diverse partners - Excellent analytical and report drafting skills with attention to detail - Ability to develop and deliver training materials - Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating effectively with colleagues across T&S. Entity Strategy & Sustainability Job Family Group Ethics & Compliance Group Relocation available No Travel required No Time Type Full time Country United Kingdom About BP STRATEGY & SUSTAINABILITY If you're a sustainability focused strategic thinker, this could be for you: The purpose of strategy & sustainability is to define a value-adding, sustainability-led strategic direction for us to deliver on our ambition of reimagining energy for people and our planet. Working within S&S, you will be embedded in the centre of the organisation bringing together strategy, sustainability and capital allocation into a group-wide framework and promoting ethics and compliance across the organisation. Join us and help us achieve our purpose through: A modern, dynamic and collaborative approach to strategy, sustainability and capital allocation - you will work with the businesses, finance and the broad organisation to support the delivery of our ambition, our aims and our financial aspirations. Together we will help frame and make the optimal trade-offs and choices for us. A lens on sustainability as a competitive advantage - you will drive sustainability to unleash new business opportunities, growth and value to us. Proprietary bp insights - you will focus on developing a distinctive understanding of global economics, energy markets, customer needs and competitors to support our businesses and strategy. Proactive shaping of external policy - you will define where our company stands on matters of public policy - in line with our aims - as well as how we can contribute to proactively shape the external environment across regions. Strategic oversight of our carbon management activities - you will coordinate and drive progress on our net zero ambition and aims. Effective ethics and compliance as a driver of organisational and business sustainability - you will support our bp business groups and other entities in promoting an ethical culture and work environment, and effective compliance risk management. Enabling our company and its businesses to achieve their goals - where our organisation holds expertise, we will use it collaboratively and constructively
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Job Profile Summary Within Ethics and Compliance (E&C), our main goal is to support bp business groups and functions in promoting an ethical culture and work environment, and effective compliance risk management. We now have a great opportunity for a Senior Compliance Manager, who will provide support to bp's Trading & Shipping (T&S) business in the United Kingdom, in advising on UK and EU financial regulatory matters and managing relationships with regulators and supervisory bodies. In this position, you will be responsible for providing regulatory insights, including regulatory horizon scanning and advising the business on upcoming changes to the regulatory framework that impacts trading in commodities, including but not limited to EMIR, MiFID II, REMIT and equivalent UK regulatory provisions. You will also provide subject matter expertise on FCA rules and requirements such as SMCR, regulatory reporting, regulatory capital and other applicable prudential requirements. This is an excellent role if you have an exceptional track record in financial regulation, advocacy and regulatory change and are looking to make a difference in our T&S business. You will be challenged in working to digest regulatory consultations and formulate internal views, engaging internally with multiple partners and with external parties. Reporting to a Compliance Director, you will be an integral part in managing regulatory risk and relationships with regulators to support our trading and supply business. At bp, we provide great environment & benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, learning and development opportunities to craft your career path and many others benefits! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Job Advert About the role: In more detail, you will have the exciting opportunity to: - Act as a subject matter expert on financial regulatory matters within E&C for T&S. - Take a leading role in formulating internal policy and driving external advocacy and influencing at industry groups - Manage relationships with regulators - Support internal governance meetings with senior stakeholders for T&S's regulated entities. - Provide regulatory advice on internal and external enquiries from auditors, exchanges, regulatory agencies, or others as needed and manage regulatory investigations. - Promote bp's Values & Behaviours and Code of Conduct in support of E&C's Strategy for bp to be respected as an ethical company - Provide accurate, consistent and timely guidance to the business to ensure compliance with complex external rules and regulations, and internal policies and procedures - Develop and deliver training on regulatory changes and compliance requirements and their impact on internal bp policies and procedures All of these responsibilities include an excellent understanding of laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures and company ethical standards in key risk areas arising from a global supply and trading business. About you: You'll have relevant University degree or equivalent working experience. It would also be essential that you have: - Deep understanding of the energy commodity trading businesses and understanding of traded products, markets and strategies of both physical and paper-based trading. - Experience, knowledge and understanding of financial regulations, exchange rules, relevant laws and managing regulatory relationships. - Experience of external advocacy in the financial regulatory space, including the ability to take the lead on reviewing and drafting appropriate responses to regulatory consultations. - Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate internal regulatory governance meetings - Ability to understand and synthesise complex legal and regulatory concepts and translate for internal stakeholders - Ability to demonstrate integrity, courage and sound judgement - Ability to impact and influence at all levels of the organization - Strong work ethic, initiative and creativity to achieve identified goals, both individually and as a team player working in a global and fast-paced environment - Strong problem-solving skills with ability to see the next step and follow through on operational detail - Great communication and interpersonal skills - capable of advising on E&C matters and adopting a variety of styles to achieve the desired result and build consensus with diverse partners - Excellent analytical and report drafting skills with attention to detail - Ability to develop and deliver training materials - Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating effectively with colleagues across T&S. Entity Strategy & Sustainability Job Family Group Ethics & Compliance Group Relocation available No Travel required No Time Type Full time Country United Kingdom About BP STRATEGY & SUSTAINABILITY If you're a sustainability focused strategic thinker, this could be for you: The purpose of strategy & sustainability is to define a value-adding, sustainability-led strategic direction for us to deliver on our ambition of reimagining energy for people and our planet. Working within S&S, you will be embedded in the centre of the organisation bringing together strategy, sustainability and capital allocation into a group-wide framework and promoting ethics and compliance across the organisation. Join us and help us achieve our purpose through: A modern, dynamic and collaborative approach to strategy, sustainability and capital allocation - you will work with the businesses, finance and the broad organisation to support the delivery of our ambition, our aims and our financial aspirations. Together we will help frame and make the optimal trade-offs and choices for us. A lens on sustainability as a competitive advantage - you will drive sustainability to unleash new business opportunities, growth and value to us. Proprietary bp insights - you will focus on developing a distinctive understanding of global economics, energy markets, customer needs and competitors to support our businesses and strategy. Proactive shaping of external policy - you will define where our company stands on matters of public policy - in line with our aims - as well as how we can contribute to proactively shape the external environment across regions. Strategic oversight of our carbon management activities - you will coordinate and drive progress on our net zero ambition and aims. Effective ethics and compliance as a driver of organisational and business sustainability - you will support our bp business groups and other entities in promoting an ethical culture and work environment, and effective compliance risk management. Enabling our company and its businesses to achieve their goals - where our organisation holds expertise, we will use it collaboratively and constructively
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information. We are looking for Senior Associates to join our Banking & Capital Markets team where we work with more Tier 1 banks in the UK and globally than our competitors. Responsibilities As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and above Train and lead staff Establish effective working relationships directly with clients Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand Essential Skills CA / ACA / ACCA/ICAS qualified (or international equivalent) or Part Qualified and working towards your full CA/ACA/ACCA/ICAS (or equivalent) qualification Or equivalent work experience in Audit (international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience) Experience in auditing large companies Experience in working in medium to large sized audit teams Experience in supervising and developing staff Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships Proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines Keen interest and experience working in the UK Financial Services (FS) sector and exposure to Banking & Capital Markets Candidates who do not have UK experience must have strong FS audit experience Knowledge and experience of International Accounting Standards and/ or US GAAP The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information. We are looking for Senior Associates to join our Banking & Capital Markets team where we work with more Tier 1 banks in the UK and globally than our competitors. Responsibilities As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and above Train and lead staff Establish effective working relationships directly with clients Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand Essential Skills CA / ACA / ACCA/ICAS qualified (or international equivalent) or Part Qualified and working towards your full CA/ACA/ACCA/ICAS (or equivalent) qualification Or equivalent work experience in Audit (international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience) Experience in auditing large companies Experience in working in medium to large sized audit teams Experience in supervising and developing staff Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships Proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines Keen interest and experience working in the UK Financial Services (FS) sector and exposure to Banking & Capital Markets Candidates who do not have UK experience must have strong FS audit experience Knowledge and experience of International Accounting Standards and/ or US GAAP The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information.About the roleYour role will be to assist our teams in providing services to our B&CM clients. You will work within teams, reporting to a Manager and/or Senior Manager, to deliver reviews across a range of CASS audit engagements, the potential for some advisory engagements, as well as assisting with wider engagement activities including budgeting, resource management, strategy and market insights/business development. Responsibilities will include: Delivering CASS audits with potential opportunities on CASS advisory projects over a diverse range of our clients within set deadlines. Conducting fieldwork in accordance with PwC's CASS audit methodology and quality assurance standards, communicating findings to clients and preparing written reports. Building effective working relationships with clients and team members. Leading and coaching junior staff. Assisting with wider day-to-day engagement delivery including planning, budget management and periodic reporting to clients. Participating in team and firm activities to contribute to the broader B&CM strategy, and strengthen the CASS proposition. Proactively develop technical knowledge through self-study, training, qualifications and industry reading. Promoting CASS insights by running client Webex, conference and helping to support our social media campaigns; and Helping us transform and change our approach to CASS work including the development and use of technology. For the right individual, the role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a successful and high profile part of the PwC business." Skills requiredYour audit skills will be matched by an ability to create new initiatives, respond to change and be flexible in your approach to meeting team goals. Experience in delivering audit reviews. A passion for delivering value and insight to clients through our audit services. Experience of risk and control identification and performing controls testing. Strong analytical and engagement management skills. The ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods of time, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels. Experience in providing coaching and feedback for junior staff and identifying development opportunities to build upon the strengths of team members. Experience of identifying and effectively reporting issues and recommendations for improvement to clients. Ability to adapt and re-prioritise quickly in dynamic circumstances and deliver under tight deadlines. Previous experience in working with a variety of large to medium sized clients within professional services. Ideally, an audit, internal audit or risk/controls background. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It's a really exciting time to be joining us. We're growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. A career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven't. You'll work alongside senior members of the client's management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client's information.About the roleYour role will be to assist our teams in providing services to our B&CM clients. You will work within teams, reporting to a Manager and/or Senior Manager, to deliver reviews across a range of CASS audit engagements, the potential for some advisory engagements, as well as assisting with wider engagement activities including budgeting, resource management, strategy and market insights/business development. Responsibilities will include: Delivering CASS audits with potential opportunities on CASS advisory projects over a diverse range of our clients within set deadlines. Conducting fieldwork in accordance with PwC's CASS audit methodology and quality assurance standards, communicating findings to clients and preparing written reports. Building effective working relationships with clients and team members. Leading and coaching junior staff. Assisting with wider day-to-day engagement delivery including planning, budget management and periodic reporting to clients. Participating in team and firm activities to contribute to the broader B&CM strategy, and strengthen the CASS proposition. Proactively develop technical knowledge through self-study, training, qualifications and industry reading. Promoting CASS insights by running client Webex, conference and helping to support our social media campaigns; and Helping us transform and change our approach to CASS work including the development and use of technology. For the right individual, the role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a successful and high profile part of the PwC business." Skills requiredYour audit skills will be matched by an ability to create new initiatives, respond to change and be flexible in your approach to meeting team goals. Experience in delivering audit reviews. A passion for delivering value and insight to clients through our audit services. Experience of risk and control identification and performing controls testing. Strong analytical and engagement management skills. The ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods of time, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels. Experience in providing coaching and feedback for junior staff and identifying development opportunities to build upon the strengths of team members. Experience of identifying and effectively reporting issues and recommendations for improvement to clients. Ability to adapt and re-prioritise quickly in dynamic circumstances and deliver under tight deadlines. Previous experience in working with a variety of large to medium sized clients within professional services. Ideally, an audit, internal audit or risk/controls background. The location Find out more about our PwC office locations . Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
The Transaction Manager through broad knowledge and experience is responsible for reviewing highly complex specialized deals transactions/structures aligned to a business or multiple product segments from initiation through closing. Key liaison with outside counsel and in conjunction with Client & Business Development may drive and take lead in negotiation of the terms of the structure. Serves as primary contact with internal and external parties on new and existing transactions and deal documentation in order to ensure the life of issue meets all operational and documentation standards and mitigates any risk. Acts as the Subject Matter "Go To" Expert/country specialist for product/country ensuring the business is kept up to date with market and competitor data and new regulations and laws for specific products or country regulations. Essential Functions - Key Roles &Responsibilities Deal Acceptance: Lends in-depth knowledge and collaborates with appointed outside counsel from BNY Mellon's approved list to provide consultation on multiple types of highly sophisticated transactions. Reviews, negotiates and executes all governing documents for new transactions ensuring deal documentation accurately reflects operational responsibilities, structure terms and documentation standards including pricing input. Keeps internal Legal department abreast of any unusual or novel features in deal documents in order to mitigate any potential litigation issues. Interfaces with Client & Business Development and/or Global Client Solutions to ensure that all Know Your Customer, account setup and tax related requirements are completed prior to closing. Coordinates with Client & Business Development the presentation ofnew transactions at approval forum(s), ensuring the deal has been properly approved by relevant internal stakeholders prior to execution of the governing documents. Prepares and presents deals to the local Trust Committee for new business and where applicable for amendments and exercises of discretion and prepares any required submissions Deal Closing Liaises with internal working group parties to coordinate closing timeframes Develops instructions for support utilities to open the necessary accounts on relevant applications, including cash, custody and bondholder recordkeeping systems Controls and coordinates the bond/program issuance and closing with the relevant support utilities, Depository, Client Service Delivery, respective counsels and other parties, including the performance of initial flow of funds; Announces closing to internal working group party distribution Co-ordinates invoice payment at closing, including related counsel fees with appropriate parties Receives at closing the global notes and any credit facilities, UCCs, bond insurance policies and other collateral, and facilitates forwarding such by secure means to Client & Business Development and/or Global Client Solutions for safekeeping. Deal Set Up Procures the safe keeping and scanning of all investor documents and contractual documents entered into including the complete closing transcript where applicable Expeditiously completes the appropriate post-close tasks in line with policy and procedure for effective transfer of the deal to Client & Business Development, Global Client Solutions and/or Client Service Delivery, (as applicable). Identifies actions/events dictated by the governing deal documents; ensures initial government contract policy compliance; performs initial REG 9 review if applicable; prepares and files Transfer Agency forms for successor deals . Life of Issue Responsible for the review of substantive post-closing matters (including supplements, amendments, document interpretation, contracts for redemptions, consent solicitations, note holder meetings), during life of issue with support of internal and/or external counsel, subject to business and trust acceptance policies and bondholder consent (where required) Examines documents and assists to resolves any issues that arise during the life of the deal. Liaises with the Default Administration Group (DAG) related to defaulted transactions and escalates to DAG regarding all defaults or potential default issues as per Group policy. General Transaction Management Maintains an understanding of internal policies concerning the exercises of discretion in a fiduciary role as it relates to various jurisdictions. Serves as a resource for Global TMG. Develop strong working relationships with client and all appropriate external and internal partners such as law firms, financial advisors, and investment bankers, Client & Business Development, Global Client Solutions,Client Service Delivery, Compliance, Audit, Risk and internal Legal and relevant acceptance/deal review committees and forums Supports Client & Business Development and Global Client Solutions as appropriate or the timely collection of any legal bills related to TMG appointments of counsel. Provides feedback on external counsel performance to internal legal group. Oversees TMG functional protocol and interaction with DAG to ensure negotiation of any workouts, restructures or enforcements pursuant to the deal documentation in accordance with BNY Mellon standards and contracted operational responsibilities, ensuring Qualification in civil or common law jurisdiction is desired (but not essential) Business Expertise Experience of Corporate Trust and/or banking environment Knowledge and experience in debt capital markets and document negotiation. Skill to successfully negotiate with internal and external parties to mitigate risk. Ability to work under tight and demanding deadlines. Problem Solving Able to analyse, find and propose: a) Innovative legal solutions that are often complex to ensure that enterprise documentation standards are upheld. b) Satisfactory solutions to business issues with internal and external parties. Nature & Area of Impact Interact with clients, their advisors and agents, and other working group party members to come to mutually agreeable terms with respect to deal documents that affect the business. Strive for excellent client service delivery under tight timeframes and working on multiple transactions simultaneously - strong prioritisation skills required. Interaction / Interpersonal Skills Excellent team player Ability to work well independently Resourceful Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to persuade, negotiate and influence others, often at higher levels. Effectively influence client, external counsel and other working group party members. Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationship difficulties in a time sensitive, pressured environment. Ability to optimize client service delivery while complying with the Company's policies and preferred practices. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
The Transaction Manager through broad knowledge and experience is responsible for reviewing highly complex specialized deals transactions/structures aligned to a business or multiple product segments from initiation through closing. Key liaison with outside counsel and in conjunction with Client & Business Development may drive and take lead in negotiation of the terms of the structure. Serves as primary contact with internal and external parties on new and existing transactions and deal documentation in order to ensure the life of issue meets all operational and documentation standards and mitigates any risk. Acts as the Subject Matter "Go To" Expert/country specialist for product/country ensuring the business is kept up to date with market and competitor data and new regulations and laws for specific products or country regulations. Essential Functions - Key Roles &Responsibilities Deal Acceptance: Lends in-depth knowledge and collaborates with appointed outside counsel from BNY Mellon's approved list to provide consultation on multiple types of highly sophisticated transactions. Reviews, negotiates and executes all governing documents for new transactions ensuring deal documentation accurately reflects operational responsibilities, structure terms and documentation standards including pricing input. Keeps internal Legal department abreast of any unusual or novel features in deal documents in order to mitigate any potential litigation issues. Interfaces with Client & Business Development and/or Global Client Solutions to ensure that all Know Your Customer, account setup and tax related requirements are completed prior to closing. Coordinates with Client & Business Development the presentation ofnew transactions at approval forum(s), ensuring the deal has been properly approved by relevant internal stakeholders prior to execution of the governing documents. Prepares and presents deals to the local Trust Committee for new business and where applicable for amendments and exercises of discretion and prepares any required submissions Deal Closing Liaises with internal working group parties to coordinate closing timeframes Develops instructions for support utilities to open the necessary accounts on relevant applications, including cash, custody and bondholder recordkeeping systems Controls and coordinates the bond/program issuance and closing with the relevant support utilities, Depository, Client Service Delivery, respective counsels and other parties, including the performance of initial flow of funds; Announces closing to internal working group party distribution Co-ordinates invoice payment at closing, including related counsel fees with appropriate parties Receives at closing the global notes and any credit facilities, UCCs, bond insurance policies and other collateral, and facilitates forwarding such by secure means to Client & Business Development and/or Global Client Solutions for safekeeping. Deal Set Up Procures the safe keeping and scanning of all investor documents and contractual documents entered into including the complete closing transcript where applicable Expeditiously completes the appropriate post-close tasks in line with policy and procedure for effective transfer of the deal to Client & Business Development, Global Client Solutions and/or Client Service Delivery, (as applicable). Identifies actions/events dictated by the governing deal documents; ensures initial government contract policy compliance; performs initial REG 9 review if applicable; prepares and files Transfer Agency forms for successor deals . Life of Issue Responsible for the review of substantive post-closing matters (including supplements, amendments, document interpretation, contracts for redemptions, consent solicitations, note holder meetings), during life of issue with support of internal and/or external counsel, subject to business and trust acceptance policies and bondholder consent (where required) Examines documents and assists to resolves any issues that arise during the life of the deal. Liaises with the Default Administration Group (DAG) related to defaulted transactions and escalates to DAG regarding all defaults or potential default issues as per Group policy. General Transaction Management Maintains an understanding of internal policies concerning the exercises of discretion in a fiduciary role as it relates to various jurisdictions. Serves as a resource for Global TMG. Develop strong working relationships with client and all appropriate external and internal partners such as law firms, financial advisors, and investment bankers, Client & Business Development, Global Client Solutions,Client Service Delivery, Compliance, Audit, Risk and internal Legal and relevant acceptance/deal review committees and forums Supports Client & Business Development and Global Client Solutions as appropriate or the timely collection of any legal bills related to TMG appointments of counsel. Provides feedback on external counsel performance to internal legal group. Oversees TMG functional protocol and interaction with DAG to ensure negotiation of any workouts, restructures or enforcements pursuant to the deal documentation in accordance with BNY Mellon standards and contracted operational responsibilities, ensuring Qualification in civil or common law jurisdiction is desired (but not essential) Business Expertise Experience of Corporate Trust and/or banking environment Knowledge and experience in debt capital markets and document negotiation. Skill to successfully negotiate with internal and external parties to mitigate risk. Ability to work under tight and demanding deadlines. Problem Solving Able to analyse, find and propose: a) Innovative legal solutions that are often complex to ensure that enterprise documentation standards are upheld. b) Satisfactory solutions to business issues with internal and external parties. Nature & Area of Impact Interact with clients, their advisors and agents, and other working group party members to come to mutually agreeable terms with respect to deal documents that affect the business. Strive for excellent client service delivery under tight timeframes and working on multiple transactions simultaneously - strong prioritisation skills required. Interaction / Interpersonal Skills Excellent team player Ability to work well independently Resourceful Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to persuade, negotiate and influence others, often at higher levels. Effectively influence client, external counsel and other working group party members. Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationship difficulties in a time sensitive, pressured environment. Ability to optimize client service delivery while complying with the Company's policies and preferred practices. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
Description Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business create opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture that is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commodity Finance ("CF") Team primarily provides working capital solutions to commodity traders and commodity corporates based in EMEA (Producers, processors, marketers, distributors, etc) to meet their financing needs in all phases of commodity trading activities; · Risk/Credit: Play an independent and centralized role for the management and monitoring of the risk taken in the CF portfolio; · Risk/Credit: As a sector expert from a risk and structuring perspective ensure a consistently high-quality standard across the credit analysis, risk assessment, and monitoring process for the CF portfolio and further ensure the CF Business is complaint with internal risk framework; · Portfolio Management (PM): Co-ordinate various related PM functions including a) MIS & Reporting b) Streamlining team's interaction with support functions c) Running/Co-ordination of various projects, which are credit (e.g. ratings) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) · Management: Support Head of CF and contribute with regards to general management, the strategy of CF Team, and related miscellaneous tasks and represent the team in various internal and external platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Ensure a consistent, high quality and balanced approach across the entire credit process for the completion of the credit application and monitoring process within challenging time frames; · Write up/submit credit papers by leading by example when needed and in some more sensitive cases; · Manage and monitor the overall risk of the CF portfolio and ensure it is in line with MUFG credit appetite and in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements; · Manage the CF portfolio from an independent and centralized point of view to provide consistent advice and guidance to relationship managers and analysts on the consideration and implementation of consistent credit approach, procedures, risks, and mitigants, and other elements for appropriate and balanced decision making; · Support Head of CF with the management of CF portfolio and team and actively contribute towards team's strategies. · Take leadership in the credit/risk initiatives to enhance the credit process, management of CF portfolio as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and represent the team accordingly; · Liaise with other credit/risk teams to ensure credit consistency across EMEA and globally; · Act as sector expert from credit perspective for all commodities handled by CF team; · Keep CF Credit Manual updated · Contribute to the development, adaptation, and application of policy, procedures, and analysis to ensure a relevant, compliant and rigorous approach to the management of any risk which can negatively affect the portfolio; · Manage team member's performance, coach, and guide as required to ensure appropriate development in order to achieve high performance from team members; · Attend client meetings, risk reviews, external forums, and events to keep abreast of the relevant market, regulatory, economic, political, and other developments. · Attend credit watch forums, collaborate with internal counterparts to develop compromise solutions, for challenging credit cases; · Collaborate closely with Team Head - Energy and Team Head - Metal and Agri to ensure consistent and efficient management of the credit & execution resources. Invite & involve credit analysts (and sometimes RMs) from these deal teams to various projects/working groups. · Lead the interaction with the internal/external auditor to ensure a smooth and efficient auditing process; · Co-ordinate various related PM functions including : · MIS & Reporting such as profit, exposure, returns & related management presentations etc · Streamlining team's interaction with support functions and related workflows, by closely interacting/co-operating with Business Support & Business Management · Running/Co-ordination of various projects/working groups, which are credit (e.g. Audit, Rating methodologies, DD enhancement) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) WORK EXPERIENCE · Approximately 10-15 years commodity trade finance or banking experience; · Extensive background in Credit Risk Analysis and/or Credit Sanctioning · Experience at managing a direct report or a team · Background in commodity finance or natural resources sector. · Background in portfolio management SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE · Specialist knowledge within credit and strong understanding of commodity finance products/procedures; · Computer literacy, including core Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong quantitative/numerical skills · Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients · Preferably specialized in energy commodities or metals or Agri commodities Education / Qualifications: · Preference for a Master's degree with Specific training in credit risk management and portfolio management. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Strong analytical and numeracy skills based on relevant systems and models · Interpersonal skills and networking skills · Coaching and development skills · Excellent communication skills · Results-driven, with a strong sense of accountability · A proactive, motivated approach. · The ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly · Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment · A structured and logical approach to work · Strong problem-solving skills · A creative and innovative approach to work · The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy · A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurized environment · Lead by example We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organizational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion, or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Description Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business create opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture that is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commodity Finance ("CF") Team primarily provides working capital solutions to commodity traders and commodity corporates based in EMEA (Producers, processors, marketers, distributors, etc) to meet their financing needs in all phases of commodity trading activities; · Risk/Credit: Play an independent and centralized role for the management and monitoring of the risk taken in the CF portfolio; · Risk/Credit: As a sector expert from a risk and structuring perspective ensure a consistently high-quality standard across the credit analysis, risk assessment, and monitoring process for the CF portfolio and further ensure the CF Business is complaint with internal risk framework; · Portfolio Management (PM): Co-ordinate various related PM functions including a) MIS & Reporting b) Streamlining team's interaction with support functions c) Running/Co-ordination of various projects, which are credit (e.g. ratings) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) · Management: Support Head of CF and contribute with regards to general management, the strategy of CF Team, and related miscellaneous tasks and represent the team in various internal and external platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Ensure a consistent, high quality and balanced approach across the entire credit process for the completion of the credit application and monitoring process within challenging time frames; · Write up/submit credit papers by leading by example when needed and in some more sensitive cases; · Manage and monitor the overall risk of the CF portfolio and ensure it is in line with MUFG credit appetite and in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements; · Manage the CF portfolio from an independent and centralized point of view to provide consistent advice and guidance to relationship managers and analysts on the consideration and implementation of consistent credit approach, procedures, risks, and mitigants, and other elements for appropriate and balanced decision making; · Support Head of CF with the management of CF portfolio and team and actively contribute towards team's strategies. · Take leadership in the credit/risk initiatives to enhance the credit process, management of CF portfolio as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and represent the team accordingly; · Liaise with other credit/risk teams to ensure credit consistency across EMEA and globally; · Act as sector expert from credit perspective for all commodities handled by CF team; · Keep CF Credit Manual updated · Contribute to the development, adaptation, and application of policy, procedures, and analysis to ensure a relevant, compliant and rigorous approach to the management of any risk which can negatively affect the portfolio; · Manage team member's performance, coach, and guide as required to ensure appropriate development in order to achieve high performance from team members; · Attend client meetings, risk reviews, external forums, and events to keep abreast of the relevant market, regulatory, economic, political, and other developments. · Attend credit watch forums, collaborate with internal counterparts to develop compromise solutions, for challenging credit cases; · Collaborate closely with Team Head - Energy and Team Head - Metal and Agri to ensure consistent and efficient management of the credit & execution resources. Invite & involve credit analysts (and sometimes RMs) from these deal teams to various projects/working groups. · Lead the interaction with the internal/external auditor to ensure a smooth and efficient auditing process; · Co-ordinate various related PM functions including : · MIS & Reporting such as profit, exposure, returns & related management presentations etc · Streamlining team's interaction with support functions and related workflows, by closely interacting/co-operating with Business Support & Business Management · Running/Co-ordination of various projects/working groups, which are credit (e.g. Audit, Rating methodologies, DD enhancement) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) WORK EXPERIENCE · Approximately 10-15 years commodity trade finance or banking experience; · Extensive background in Credit Risk Analysis and/or Credit Sanctioning · Experience at managing a direct report or a team · Background in commodity finance or natural resources sector. · Background in portfolio management SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE · Specialist knowledge within credit and strong understanding of commodity finance products/procedures; · Computer literacy, including core Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong quantitative/numerical skills · Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients · Preferably specialized in energy commodities or metals or Agri commodities Education / Qualifications: · Preference for a Master's degree with Specific training in credit risk management and portfolio management. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Strong analytical and numeracy skills based on relevant systems and models · Interpersonal skills and networking skills · Coaching and development skills · Excellent communication skills · Results-driven, with a strong sense of accountability · A proactive, motivated approach. · The ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly · Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment · A structured and logical approach to work · Strong problem-solving skills · A creative and innovative approach to work · The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy · A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurized environment · Lead by example We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organizational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion, or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.