Ameriprise UK | Audit Director

Responsibilities

• The Risk and Control Services (RCS) team provides independent assessment and advice on the control and risk implications of the firm’s activities.
• You will report to the Head of Global Asset Management Audit, leads the EMEA RCS team and oversees planned and ad hoc audit and review activity across EMEA and APAC, with support for North America where required.
• In your role you will use a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes, and is accountable for consistent, high-quality delivery in line with RCS methodology, technology and department policies.
• Your role covers Columbia Threadneedle Investments business activities and operations and may oversee multiple businesses, functions, subsidiaries and geographies concurrently.
• You will build credible relationships through insightful audits, informed relationship management and clear thought leadership.
• You will work closely with Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance and other RCS teams to coordinate assurance activity, resolve complex issues and support effective governance.
• Plan and oversee multiple RCS activities concurrently, delivering the allocated audit plan on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Respond to emerging risk, schedule and deliver ad hoc reviews, and recommend ongoing changes to the plan so activity remains appropriately focused.
• Maintain detailed business, industry, regulatory and company knowledge to support complex risk assessments and issue resolution.
• Lead, develop and coach the team; set and cascade goals, provide action-oriented feedback and hold others accountable.
• Coordinate across RCS, including Technology and North American peers, to deliver the plan and contribute to strategic, process and methodology improvements.
• Review reports and workpapers to a final-draft standard.
• Oversee closure of RCS-identified actions to ensure adequate implementation.
• Maintain detailed understanding of SOX and other relevant assurance plan status, and oversee testing and walkthroughs in line with methodology.
• Prepare clear plan reporting and materials for executive, Board and governance forums, as necessary.
• Coordinate with appropriate control groups and relevant third-party assurance providers in planning and executing assigned work.
• Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

Requirements

• Experience leading and overseeing multiple concurrent projects or assurance activities.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to analyse complex situations and present balanced summaries of issues, risks, actions and recommendations.
• Ability to lead, energise, motivate, manage, develop and coach a diverse team, transfer knowledge and help others build audit and business proficiency.
• Good understanding of technology in the audit process and of technology application controls, alongside well-developed commercial and regulatory awareness.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification, such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CFSA or an equivalent accountancy/internal audit qualification.
• Experience with a professional firm of accountants, ideally focused on financial services, or in internal audit at another financial institution.
• Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results.

Ameriprise UK

Ameriprise UK is an employer hiring in India. In its own words: "Get financial planning advice and retirement investment advice from Ameriprise financial advisors at ameriprise.com."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London and Edinburgh.