Internal Audit Apprenticeship Programme 2023 - Surrey

Title:                      Internal Audit Apprentice

Department:          Internal Audit

Location:               Kingswood, Surrey

Job Type:              2-year Fixed Term Contract

Salary:                  £22,000 with a £500 sign-on bonus

Apprenticeship:    Internal Audit Practitioner (Level 4)

Who we are:

We’ve been helping clients plan and invest for their futures for over 50 years. From more than 25 locations around the world, we provide investment services and retirement expertise to everyone from central banks to private individuals.

We’re known for acting with integrity and thinking for the long-term. And across our organisation, we foster a welcoming, caring and inclusive culture where people feel respected, trusted and able to be themselves.

At Fidelity International, we see our apprentices as a vital part of our business. We’ll give you the support and training you need to succeed, whilst gaining a qualification. In return, you’ll help us deliver world class services and become highly knowledgeable about our business.

The team you’ll join:

The role of the Internal Audit department is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to add value and improve an organisation's operations. Internal Audit helps an organisation, like Fidelity, to achieve its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes, and compliance with regulatory obligations, internal strategies, policies, processes, and reporting procedures.

The Head of Internal Audit reports into the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Our audit plan is developed to include audits of specific business areas as well as thematic and emerging risks. This results in a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of business areas across the organisation.

The Internal Audit team at Fidelity International is based in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Canada, Japan, Singapore, and China.

What you’ll be doing:

We don’t expect you to come straight in and know everything about what we do.

As an apprentice, and whatever you’ve studied, we’ll help make sure you get the most out of your time with us.

Throughout the apprenticeship you will work under the guidance of an Audit Lead to support the delivery of planned audits, including preparation of audit scope coverage, fieldwork and testing, and reporting. This will include:

• Researching the activities being audited including by spending time with the area of the organisation being audited,
• data gathering, analysis and interpretation,
• documenting business processes,
• identifying and evaluating risks and controls within the business area being audited,
• performing tests and analyse to evaluate the effectiveness of controls,
• identifying vulnerabilities and exposures, and
• communicating the results of their work to management.

What we look for:

We’re looking for people that are interested in both the industry and the sector but ultimately those that are looking for a career which will reward them in both job satisfaction and development. During your apprenticeship, you will gain important insights and skills which will prepare you well for your future career, as well as learning from some of the best in the industry.

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail

We welcome applications from students from all educational backgrounds. If you’re inquisitive and ambitious, an apprenticeship at Fidelity could be a great opportunity for you.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to:

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths and a Further Education qualification (A Levels, BTEC, IB etc.)
• Be available to join us in September 2023
• Have good computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point preferred)
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have lived in the UK for 3+ years by September 2023
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

Training and Development

Over your two-year apprenticeship programme, you will be based in our Surrey offices, where you’ll not only learn how our operations team contribute to making our organisation work seamlessly, but also build your knowledge of the wider business.

You’ll start your apprenticeship with a mini induction during which we’ll introduce you to investment management and how it fits into the City. After that, there are many more ways to develop your skills as your apprenticeship progresses.

At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best apprenticeship training and professional certified courses.

Unlike other firms that hire on a volume basis, we take on a select number of apprentices. You will be highly valued here, so your development is heavily invested in from day one.

Social and networking events will help you get to know our people and culture. All the while you’ll be learning on the job, working to clear goals and understanding your own potential.

Future Opportunities

During your time with us you’ll get to learn even more about what you enjoy, what you’re great at, and how to develop the career path that’s perfect for you. Our apprenticeship programmes may even lead to full-time opportunities if that’s what you’re looking for.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including CV via careers.fidelityinternational.com by Sunday 9th April at 11.55pm.

Assessment centres are expected to start in April 2023.

For any enquiries regarding your application, you can reach us at earlycareersatfidelity@fil.com. You can also email us to request a recording of a December 2022 webinar we ran for apprentices, giving our tips on how to prepare for the assessment process.

Our Values

All our people must be able to demonstrate affinity with the Fidelity core values:

Integrity – Doing the right thing, every time and putting the client first

Trust – Empowering each other to take the initiative and make good decisions

Our Behaviours

All our people must be able to operate in accordance with our behaviours:

Brave - Challenging the status quo, being accountable and speaking up

Bold - Acting with conviction, encouraging diverse thinking and keeping things simple

Curious - Learning to do new things in better ways and encouraging fresh thinking Compassionate - Having empathy, caring for colleagues, clients & community