Description

This is a high-impact Internal Audit VP opportunity at a leading European global financial group, focused on Global Markets.

You will work closely with cutting-edge financial products, risk management frameworks, and senior stakeholders across Japan and global teams-supporting business decision-making through insightful audit delivery, continuous monitoring, and control enhancement.
Key Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous monitoring and annual risk assessments, and execute internal audits aligned with global audit standards.
• Lead full audit lifecycle activities with domestic and global stakeholders-from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate, test, and recommend improvements for internal controls across business, finance, and IT processes.
• Promote audit innovation using data analytics, working alongside data scientists when needed.
• Support responses to regulatory inspections and report audit outcomes to senior management and leadership.
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit workpapers and reports, and track progress of remediation actions.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• Experience in the financial industry (banking or securities) and/or experience at a professional audit firm.
• 7-10+ years of internal audit experience, or strong relevant experience with clear motivation to transition into risk/control (e.g., actively studying toward CIA).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to deep-dive into operational processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate confidently with senior leadership.
• High attention to detail, ownership, and a proactive approach to identifying improvements.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent
• English: Fluent

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial business operations and market-driven products.
• Ability to assess business processes deeply and propose practical improvements.

About the Company
Our client is a European-headquartered global financial group with strengths in investment banking, global markets, and risk management across major regions worldwide.

In Japan, the firm operates with a highly specialized lean team, offering the opportunity to work closely with global initiatives while gaining significant autonomy, visibility, and growth.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• A flat, international environment with strong ownership and autonomy.
• The opportunity to go beyond execution and contribute to process improvement and audit transformation.
• A role close to business leadership, allowing exposure to real decision-making.
• Flexible working style including remote work/WFH, flex time, and casual dress code.

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