Job Description

Position Overview:

The role is responsible for performing complex and critical audits and assessments of Jefferies risk and control environment in coordination with the global team. The Assistant Vice President (“AVP”) candidate will be a key member of a team responsible for providing assurance over Equity, Fixed Income, Investment Banking, and Asset Management businesses. This individual will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) covering those areas.

This individual must be an experienced professional who possesses strong auditing skills, knowledge of the current regulatory developments, and a strong understanding of internal control systems within a financial institution. This individual should be a strong team player, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

Executing the audit plan in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant regulations and Jefferies policies.
Assist in leading /lead audit engagements as outlined above including the risk assessment, audit planning, audit testing, and control
Establish strong working relationships with management
Work closely with audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit Management and business stakeholders.
Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
Finalize audit findings and using judgment opine on the control environment.
Deliver audit reports in accordance with Internal Audit standards

Requirements:

A strong, comprehensive understanding of financial products (including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, etc.) as well as current regulatory developments.
Minimum 5-10 years of audit or relevant business experience
Self-motivated audit professional that effectively analyses risk and proactively identifies issues.
Minimum bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and/or certification (CPA, MBA, etc) preferred
Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
Working knowledge of data analytics and using data analytics to improve audit quality
Proven ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities.
Ability to work well individually, and in teams, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation
Strong skills in time management, problem solving, written and oral communication
Enthusiastic, effective under pressure and willing to take personal accountability
Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management