Internal Audit Manager - VN2787

Marex•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Marex is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its global Audit team. This role is part of a global function with a presence in London, US, France, and Singapore, consisting of 22 individuals. The Internal Audit Manager will provide advice and influence change at a senior level to improve Marex Group's corporate governance, risk management practices, and internal control environment. This role provides assurance to the Board on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the internal control environment, supports the delivery of corporate priorities, and increases confidence in the Marex Group business and brand. The position also offers value for money and other consultancy services as required, supervises and leads Internal Audit activities to ensure quality assurance output, and promotes internal audit and Marex in general to the wider community.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment.
Demonstrates curiosity.
Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment.
Escalates key issues and changing priorities to Internal Audit Leadership team as appropriate.
Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others.
Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness.
At least seven to ten (7 to 10) years’ experience minimum as an Audit practitioner in a complex financial services organisation(s) preferably with exposure to broking, commodities, Securities, and Swap dealers.
Significant experience in conducting risk assessments and audits of a wide variety of complex financial systems.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern internal audit concepts and standards and their application to the financial services market.
Exposure to creating, developing, and implementing audit strategies, policies and procedures.
Exposure to internal audit or Compliance functions to provide a professional service.
Experience in managing relationships and influencing change at a senior level.
Proficient in information technology skills and carrying out audits of general IT controls.
Exposure to and enthusiasm for working in financial markets.
Experience conducting Integrated reviews with IT and standalone business audits.
Experience in leading Audit assignments (i.e. throughout the audit life cycle) and supervising staff as appropriate.
Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Possess a strong background in internal audit, coupled with a solid understanding of financial markets.
Experience or familiarity with futures businesses is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

CPA or Part CPA and/or other industry-relevant qualification is preferred.
Series 3 or Swaps Proficiency certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide input and support the development of the three-year strategic internal audit plan to ensure coverage of key risks across all Marex entities and business areas, to provide the required level of assurance to the Board, senior management, and other stakeholders.
Plan and deliver the annual work programme for Marex with the Group Head of Audit and Head of Internal Audit – NA.
Influence senior management in taking steps to increase the effectiveness of risk mitigation and improved control environment under their responsibility.
Contribute to the development of Marex standards and procedures, reviewing the effectiveness of any internal assurance functions within the Marex Group.
Research, promote, implement and contribute to electronic work paper and risk assessment tool for the Marex internal audit function.
Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges.
Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct.
To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required.
To escalate risk events immediately.
To provide input to risk management processes, as required.
The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.