Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Diversified. Resilient. Dynamic. Marex is a global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services : Market Making, Clearing, Hedging and Investment Solutions and Agency and Execution. It has a major franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. The Group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 35 offices around the globe, and over 2,300 dedicated people enabling access to exchanges and technology-powered services. Purpose of Role : Marex is seeking an Internal Audit Manager who will be part of the Audit team. It is a global function with a presence in London, US, France, and Singapore. The team consists of 22 individuals (i.e. 13 in London, 3 in Chicago, 3 in New York, 2 in Paris and 1 in APAC), with additional support sought from our co-source partners as required. + Provides advice and influences change at a senior level to improve Marex Group corporate governance, risk management practices and internal control environment. + Through the Head of Internal Audit NA provides assurance to the Board, on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Marex internal control environment. + Supports the delivery of the corporate priorities of the Marex Group, as set out in the business plan. + Increases internal and external confidence in the Marex Group business and brand. + Provides value for money and other consultancy services as required through the Group Head of Internal Audit or Head of Internal Audit NA. + Supervises and leads Internal Audit activities to ensure quality assurance output + Promotes internal audit and Marex in general to the wider community through direct contact and external and internal interactions Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights, and analytics. Responsibilities : + Provide input and support the development of the three-year strategic internal audit plan to ensure coverage of key risks across all Marex entities and business areas, to provide the required level of assurance to the Board, senior management, and other stakeholders. + Plan and deliver the annual work programme for Marex with the Group Head of Audit and Head of Internal Audit NA + Influence senior management in taking steps to increase the effectiveness of risk mitigation and improved control environment under their responsibility + Contribute to the development of Marex standards and procedures, reviewing the effectiveness of any internal assurance functions within the Marex Group. + Research, promote, implement and contribute to electronic work paper and risk assessment tool for the Marex internal audit function. + Ensuring compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges. + Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. + Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. + At all times complying with Marex's Code of Conduct. + To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility. + To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and / or your supervisor as required + To escalate risk events immediately. + To provide input to risk management processes, as required. The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time. Competencies, Skills, and Experience : Competencies + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment + Demonstrates curiosity + Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment + Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environmen + Escalates key issues and changing priorities to Internal Audit Leadership team as appropriat + Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others + Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness Skills and Experience + At least seven to ten (7 to 10) years' experience minimum as an Audit practitioner in a complex financial services organisation(s) preferably with exposure to broking, commodities, Securities, and Swap dealers. + Significant experience in conducting risk assessments and audits of a wide variety of complex financial systems. + Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern internal audit concepts and standards and their application to the financial services market. + Exposure to creating, developing, and implementing audit strategies, policies and procedures + Exposure to internal audit or Compliance functions to provide a professional service. + Experience in managing relationships and influencing change at a senior level. + Proficient in information technology skills and carrying out audits of general IT controls. + Exposure to and enthusiasm for working in financial markets. + Experience conducting Integrated reviews with IT and standalone business audits. + Experience in leading Audit assignments (i.e. throughout the audit life cycle) and supervising staff as appropriate + Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this. Professional Qualifications + Bachelor's degree is required. + CPA or Part CPA and / or other industry-relevant qualification is preferred + Series 3 or Swaps Proficiency certification is preferred + Possess a strong background in internal audit, coupled with a solid understanding of financial markets. + Experience or familiarity with futures businesses is highly desirable. Salary Range : $110,000 to $150,000 per year and eligible for discretionary bonus. Marex Benefits for 2025 (https : / / www.marex.com / usa-benefits-at-a-glance / ) Company Values Acting as a role model for the values of the Company : Respect Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative We work in teams open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to "grow our own" and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client's various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. #LI-PP1