We are looking for a Lead Audit Manager to join our dynamic London-based Internal Audit Team. The Lead Audit Manager participates in integrated audits across various risk areas, including Corporate & Investment Banking (front office and operations), compliance, and risk management.Leads execution of the audit process (primarily as Auditor in Charge) in accordance with Wells Fargo Audit policy with guidance/support from the Audit Senior Manager. The Auditor in Charge is responsible for accurately assessing risks and controls, developing effective test plans, exhibiting appropriate judgement regarding issue notification, drafting findings and final audit reports and leading communication with clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Audits primarily as Auditor in Charge.

• Identify and assess key risks and controls and develop effective test plans for engagements with limited guidance.

• Work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

• Exhibit appropriate judgement regarding issue notification, issues draft findings to client management, and draft final audit reports for review by the Audit Senior Manager.

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of risks (compliance, operational, financial, regulatory etc.) across multiple businesses.

• Support the Audit Senior Manager as needed in regional governance forums and develop/maintain strong relationships with local personnel.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple levels of management.

• Support regional manager by interacting with regional, US and APAC Internal Audit personnel to fulfil regional regulatory requests.

Required Qualifications, International:

• Experience in Audit, Risk, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree with courses taken in audit, business, finance, accounting or computer science a clear advantage

• CIA/IIA/CISA or equivalent

• An MBA or professional certification (either ACA/CPA, CFA or equivalent) is a plus, as is previous securities, compliance or operations experience.

• Specific industry knowledge of corporate and investment banking, fixed income products origination, sales and trading, equities sales, treasury products, asset management and related Risk, Compliance, Technology and Operations.

• Demonstrates professional skepticism.

• Sound understanding of internal audit, risk management and risk advisory skills.

• Proven ability to effectively lead projects, collect and analyze data, develop and communicate recommendations and provide effective performance feedback to team members. 

• Well developed planning, organizing and staff management skills

• Proven ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks. Demonstrate excellent communication and ability to influence change.

• Self-awareness, conflict resolution skills, individual accountability and a passion for learning are also critical.