Audit Manager, Technology & Change - Contractor

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

CLS is a trusted entity within the global FX ecosystem, facilitating trillions of dollars in currency transactions daily. Established by the market, CLS provides an unparalleled global settlement infrastructure that reduces systemic risk and standardizes processes for participants in major currencies. The company offers significant efficiencies and savings to clients, with its multilateral netting approach reducing funding requirements by over 96% on average. CLS products are designed to help clients manage risk effectively throughout the FX lifecycle, offering efficient processing tools and market intelligence derived from extensive FX execution data. The company's ambition to make a positive impact is driven by its people and its core values: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, and Inclusive culture.

Requirements

Must have 5+ years of relevant industry and auditing experience
Degree level education
Experience of dealing with all levels of management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience and understanding of regulatory requirements, e.g., FRBNY.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Accountant (desirable) - ACA / ACCA (UK), CPA (US)
Audit Certifications (desirable) – CMIIA (UK), CIA (US)

Responsibilities

Execution of planning and testing for complex attestation audits and high-level reviews, including designing test strategies, audit test papers and drafting of audit findings.
Validation to confirm management’s remediation of audit and regulatory issues.
Tracking of management’s remediation activities.
Actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of audit practices and methodology.
Develop and maintain working relationships with peers across the organization.
To monitor strategic developments within CLS and highlight any unidentified risks or potential control issues.
Proactively maintain knowledge, skills and disciplines, with on-going professional development.
Maintain the professional standard of the Internal Audit function and work within its agreed Terms of Reference and IIA standards/guidelines, Charter and Mandate.
Demonstrate adaptability to ensure that the audit focus is maintained on key issues, under the guidance of audit senior management.
Play a critical role in the delivery of the audit plan for attestation audits. This will involve hands-on end-to-end delivery of a range of Technology and Operational audits across the company, both autonomously or leading teams of specialists, and reviewing team members work where applicable.
Provide technical subject matter expertise during integrated operational audits.

Benefits

Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
2 paid volunteer days
Generous parental leave policies
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
Wellbeing and mental health support resources
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network)
Hybrid working
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
Social events
Annual flu vaccinations.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
Access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.