Overview

Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Investments role at BNY. Location: London – Hybrid (4 days in the office). The Internal Audit team is seeking a future team member to join as the Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Investments.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by leading investment-focused internal audits, developing risk-based audit plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive audits of Investment Management activities, ensuring processes align with the organisation’s policies, internal audit methodologies, and industry standards.
• Develop and execute risk-focused audit plans, carry out detailed fieldwork, and prepare clear reports that identify critical risks, exposures, and improvement opportunities.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders, building strong relationships to facilitate open communication and drive meaningful change across the business.
• Oversee and review testing procedures and deliverables, confirming that work assesses adherence to company policies, audit frameworks, and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of business operations through flowcharting, thorough work papers, insightful analysis, and clear communication with management and auditees.
• Identify and articulate control gaps, regulatory deficiencies, and best-practice deviations, explaining audit approaches and findings to clients clearly and professionally.
• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, leading teams in resolving complex issues and driving innovative solutions to enhance business effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experienced Auditor with an Investment Management background; second line experience will also be considered.
• Strong background in risk-based audit planning, execution, reporting, and issue follow-up, consistent with professional standards (IIA).
• Comprehensive understanding of investment management, including equity, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative products, and end-to-end processes such as trade execution, settlement, valuation, and performance measurement.
• Advanced knowledge of investment risk management across market, credit, liquidity, concentration, operational, and model risks, including VaR, stress testing, and performance attribution.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (SEC, FCA, MiFID II, AIFMD, UCITS) and key requirements such as market abuse regulations, best execution, anti-money laundering, and sanctions.
• Strong analytical and data handling skills, with proficiency in data analytics tools and exposure to investment and risk management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, mentor staff, review audit workpapers, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong communication and influencing skills—comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels, both in writing and verbally.
• Strong planning, coordination, organization, and presentation abilities.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience is ideal; recognized postgraduate qualifications (such as CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, or CAMS) are advantageous but not required.

Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, with generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

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