Auditor – Group Finance

UBS•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Auditor will execute assigned Group Internal Audit activities across Group Finance, focusing on finance strategic initiatives and change. The role includes risk assessment, evaluating control design, and testing in accordance with GIA methodology, agreed timelines, and budget. Audit coverage includes Finance strategic transformation activities such as general ledger modernization and AI. The position requires producing clear, complete, well-organized audit documentation that meets GIA quality standards and supports audit conclusions. The Auditor identifies effective controls and needed enhancements, escalates significant concerns promptly, and supports the development of concise, factual, evidence-based audit issues. The role also involves collaborating with audit colleagues and subject matter experts, sharing knowledge, and maintaining constructive stakeholder relationships while exercising independence and professional judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent.
Ideally 6+ years of relevant experience in audit, finance, or risk management.
Strong understanding of US regulatory expectations and supervisory standards, including Federal Reserve and OCC Heightened Standards, where applicable.
Prior experience within Finance or Finance Technology, or subject matter expertise in Finance topics, with depth in one or more of SAP general ledger, product controlling, or financial planning.
Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem solving, including the ability to understand complex processes and identify control weaknesses.
Curiosity and willingness to learn, staying current on industry and regulatory developments and identifying risks and control weaknesses in complex processes.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with and influence others, challenge constructively, and clearly document conclusions.
Curiosity about how AI can improve workflows, with sound judgment in validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting and auditing transformation initiatives, assessing risks, challenging control design, and providing assurance over large-scale regulatory and strategic programs.
Experience using AI (co-pilot) or data analytics to support internal audit testing.
Coding skills such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, or similar.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned audit activities across Finance, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, and testing in line with GIA methodology and agreed timelines and budget.
Audit Finance strategic transformation activities, including general ledger modernization and AI.
Produce clear, complete, and well-organized audit documentation that meets GIA quality standards and supports audit conclusions.
Identify effective controls and areas requiring enhancement to address current and emerging risks, escalating significant concerns in a timely manner.
Support development of concise, factual audit issues fully supported by evidence and address reviewer feedback promptly.
Collaborate with the audit team and subject matter experts across GIA, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture.
Build and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships while demonstrating independence and professional judgment.