Company Introduction
Finalto is a global leader in liquidity provision and trading technology solutions, serving institutional and B2B clients across financial markets worldwide. With regulated entities in the UK, Singapore, Cyprus, Australia, and the UAE, and additional operational teams in Denmark and Bulgaria, we combine international reach with local expertise.
Our business spans multi-asset liquidity, risk management, and cutting-edge trading platforms, supporting clients in achieving more efficient and sustainable growth. At the core of our success is our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and robust governance.
Role description:
We are currently looking for an Internal Audit Associate (Associate / Senior Associate) to establish and support the Group's internal audit function across our regulated entities. Reporting to senior management, you will independently plan and execute risk-based internal audits across Singapore, Australia, the British Virgin Islands, and the UAE, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute end-to-end internal, operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory audits across the Group's entities, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.
- Independently deliver audits in accordance with the approved audit plan, internal audit methodology, applicable professional standards, and agreed timelines.
- Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing, transaction sampling, data analysis, and other audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit working papers and reports, including practical recommendations to address identified risks and control gaps.
- Monitor and validate the remediation of audit findings, escalating overdue, recurring, or high-risk issues to Senior Management, the Audit Committee, or the Board where appropriate.
- Support periodic reporting to Senior Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board on audit activities, key findings, remediation status, and emerging risk themes.
- Assist with external audits, regulatory inspections, investigations, and inquiries across the Group's jurisdictions, including Singapore, Australia, the BVI, and the UAE.
- Build effective stakeholder relationships while maintaining independence, professional scepticism, confidentiality, and constructive challenge, and monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage remains relevant and risk-focused.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience in Internal Audit, External Audit or Risk Assurance within financial services, with exposure to audit quality assurance, risk management frameworks, and the ability to independently manage audit engagements. Experience auditing brokerage, CFD/OTC derivatives, banks, capital markets or other regulated financial institutions is preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and audit practices.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, CAMS or ACCA is preferred.
- · Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with financial services regulatory frameworks, with exposure to at least two of the following jurisdictions: MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands), and UAE regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to independently deliver high-quality audit work, reports and recommendations while maintaining professional scepticism and sound judgement.
Why Join Finalto
- Hybrid Working Model & Work-Life Balance. Flexible working arrangements help you perform sustainably and effectively.
- Medical and Dental Benefits. We provide medical coverage for you and your eligible dependants, including your spouse and children, giving you greater peace of mind for you and your family.
- Wellness Benefits. Enjoy a company-subsidised ClassPass membership, giving you access to a wide range of gyms, fitness studios and wellness experiences to support an active and healthy lifestyle.
- Team Engagement & Social Events. From quarterly celebrations to team activities, we create moments that bring our teams closer together.
- Community Perks. Enjoy company-sponsored lunches, team initiatives, and workplace amenities that make the workday a little better.
