Internal Audit Associate

Are you interested in working in the Financial Markets ?

We are looking for an Internal Audit Associate to join our team.

Who are we?

Itaú Europe S.A. is a Luxembourg-based bank, with a Branch in Portugal, and part of Itaú Group, the largest banking institution in Brazil and Latin America.

We believe that talent and innovation flourish in a diverse and inclusive environment. We are driven by people committed to generating value for our clients, shareholders and society. We want our employees, the Itubers , to feel welcomed to bring as much of their true selves to work as they like.

Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

Our core values are: We don’t have all the answers - We have each other’s back - We treasure diversity - We are driven by results - We put the client first - We make choices and decisions - Ethics are non-negotiable

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional with a strong interest in Financial Markets, Banking Regulation, Technology and Data Analytics to join our international Internal Audit Team.

Note: depending on the audit work, occasional travel may be required.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Participate in and lead meetings (in English) with business and support functions to understand activities, processes and associated risks.
• Plan, execute and document internal audit engagements in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Itaú Internal Audit Methodology.
• Perform risk assessments and support the development of audit scopes, work programs and testing strategies.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls across Financial Markets activities and related support functions.
• Execute audits covering activities such as Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Treasury, Liquidity Management and Capital Markets operations.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including MiFID II and other regulations affecting investment services and trading activities.
• Assess key controls across the trade lifecycle, including trade execution, booking, confirmation, settlement, valuation, reporting and surveillance processes.
• Perform data analytics and technology-enabled audit testing to identify control weaknesses, emerging risks and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Monitor and validate remediation actions resulting from audit findings.
• Support the continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, tools and practices
• Develop constructive working relationships with senior management and stakeholders throughout the audit process.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5 to 10 years of Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory or related experience within Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Financial Markets activities , products and associated risks.
• Good understanding of MiFID II requirements and related regulatory frameworks applicable to investment services and trading activities.
• Experience performing risk-based audits and independently managing audit workstreams.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Previous experience auditing Financial Markets, Treasury, Investment Banking, Capital Markets or Brokerage activities.
• Knowledge of Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and Derivatives products.
• Experience auditing front-to-back trading lifecycle processes.
• Experience with market conduct, best execution, trade surveillance, market abuse or transaction reporting controls.

Professional Certifications

The following certifications are a plus:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• ACCA / ACA or equivalent qualification

Languages

• Fluent English, written and spoken (essential).
• Portuguese fluency is desirable but not essential.

What do we value?

• Team players with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Passionate about developing a career in Internal Audit and Financial Services.
• Curious and willing to continuously learn about Financial Markets, regulation and emerging risks.
• Interested in Technology, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communicators with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across international teams.

What can you expect?

• Permanent contract.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Career development opportunities within an international and multicultural banking group.
• Exposure to senior management and strategic banking activities.
• A dynamic, fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in Financial Markets, Banking Regulation, Data Analytics and emerging technologies.

If you believe you are the right fit for this position, please send us your application!

Please note:

Only applications through LinkedIn will be considered and due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact those candidates that we would like to invite to an interview.