Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

About the team: 

The UK Internal Audit team provides independent assurance across Investec UK. The team works collaboratively with colleagues across the business and technology functions to evaluate key risks and controls, support effective governance and identify opportunities to strengthen processes. 

 What will I be doing? 

As an Internal Auditor, you will plan, coordinate and deliver audit reviews across Investec UK business areas and their respective IT functions. Working as part of the UK Internal Audit team, you will contribute to risk-based assurance activity and help the business strengthen its control environment. 

• Execute risk-based audits in partnership with business and IT auditors, identifyingand testing key controls. 
• Plan and coordinate audit activity across relevant business areas and IT functions.
• Draft clear, evidence-based findings arising from reviews performed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop audit plans and communicate findings effectively.
• Provide practical, actionable recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risk.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships and undertake continuous audit monitoring.
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industrytrendsand best practice. 
• Support the preparation of reports for senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key risks and issues.
• Undertake departmental administration activities asappropriate.

What do I need to bring? 

You will bring practical audit experience within banking or financial services, together with a strong understanding of business processes, risk and controls. 

• Experience in auditing and banking is essential.
• Experience documenting and evaluating information flows within a business process.
• An understanding of banking and financial services processes.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver reviews to agreed timescales.
• Experience auditing IT general controls is desirable.

I am good at: 

• Building trusted and constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Communicating clearly and confidently in writing,presentationsand conversations. 
• Managing projects and priorities to ensure reviews are completed on time.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team while alsooperatingindependently. 
• Applying sound judgement, integrity and tenacity, including when constructively challenging convention or managing conflict. 
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practice.  

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits here

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for.  Get in touch!

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.

Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.

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