Senior Risk Assurance Advisor (Internal Audit)

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.Overview Of RoleWalkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.Walkers invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above role. Based in Ireland, with the option of hybrid working from our Dublin office or fully remote working, the Senior Risk Assurance Advisor (Internal Audit) will play a pivotal role in the establishment, design and operation of the Internal Monitoring team within Walkers Professional Services ("WPS").To support a fast-growing business, WPS is centralising risk assurance operations related activities into this newly established function. The team will take over existing activities, ensuring WPS' continued adherence to agreed standards (across service lines, teams and jurisdictions), operational processes, corporate governance, data assurance and quality standards, minimising exceptions and errors, identifying causes of leakage and other areas.Duties, Responsibilities & Person SpecificationPerform audits, reviews and testing over key operational processes and key controlsPrepare detailed reports outlining risk advisory, internal audit findings and recommendationsContinuously and proactively monitor and assess areas of regulator interestDeep dive into delivery and management practices and outputs for accuracy and complianceMaintain efficient, effective, and management-directed operationsIdentify areas of improvement (process compliance, efficiency, growth etc.), sign off and work with key teams who will take recommendations forwardWork with finance and jurisdiction leads to identify and address areas of leakageReview delivery against agreed SLAs / KPIs / KRIsPrepare and share management reporting on audit activities and findingsAssist in the design of process to ensure Compliance with regulatory driven changeSupport with remediation effortsEducation, Skills & ExperienceQualification relevant to internal or external auditing such as ACA, ACCA, IIA or similar.Experience working in either financial services, trust and company service providers, legal firms.Strong understanding of the regulations and processes in offshore jurisdictions an advantage.Preferred 3 years’ experience handling complex audit-like requirements independently or in a team.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent attention to detail to review large amounts of data and numbers.BenefitsWalkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent range of benefits including:Competitive salaryDiscretionary annual bonus scheme25 days annual leaveAgile Working PolicyHealth insurance coverPension scheme after 6 monthsLife AssuranceIncome ProtectionTaxsaver and Bike to Work schemesProfessional Membership FeesSocial CommitteeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWellness programmeWalkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.