Job Description:Senior Associate / Manager Internal Audit (Capital Markets & Sales & Trading)Position OverviewThe Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to support a leading global financial institution. This individual will serve as a key member of an audit team performing a front-to-back review of an Equity Options Trading Desk, covering Sales, Trading, Middle Office, supervision, governance, and aspects of Market Risk.The ideal candidate will bring deep capital markets experience, strong knowledge of Sales & Trading operations, and expertise in equity options products and related processes. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals while helping clients strengthen risk management, governance, and control environments within complex trading operations.Key Responsibilities * Execute all phases of internal audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing, issue identification, and reporting. * Perform front-to-back reviews of capital markets businesses, with a focus on Equity Options and related trading activities. * Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across: 1. Sales & Trading 2. Trading Operations and Middle Office 3. Trade lifecycle management 4. Supervision and governance 5. Market risk management 6. Regulatory compliance processes * Evaluate key risks associated with options trading activities, including valuation, trade capture, booking, monitoring, and reporting controls. * Conduct interviews with business stakeholders and document process flows, risks, and control frameworks. * Analyze audit findings and develop practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment. * Prepare clear and concise workpapers, audit documentation, and audit reports. * Present observations and recommendations to client management and senior stakeholders. * Support engagement leadership in managing project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships. * For Manager-level candidates, oversee workstreams, review team deliverables, and provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members.QualificationsRequired * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience (Senior Associate) or 8+ years of experience (Manager) in Internal Audit, Risk Consulting, or a related risk management function. * Strong experience within Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Global Markets environments. * Deep understanding of Sales & Trading business activities and associated risks and controls. * Experience auditing or assessing Equity Options trading desks and related products. * Knowledge of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including front office, middle office, and risk management functions. * Experience evaluating operational, market, regulatory, and supervisory controls within trading environments. * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred * Experience performing internal audits within large global banking institutions. * Familiarity with regulatory expectations impacting capital markets businesses. * Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent. * Experience leading audit workstreams or managing engagement teams. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses