US Analyst - Internal Audit and Inspector Generale (IGE)

Internal Audit / Inspector Generale (IGE) 

Position: US Analyst

Division: IGE – Multiple Openings (Risk, Methods & Support, Technology)

About Us: 

Crédit Agricole CIB is the Corporate & Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agricole Group. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its clients a large range of products and services in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance and corporate banking. The Bank provides support to clients in large international markets through its network, with a presence in major countries such as Europe, America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

About the Program: 

Our US Analyst program is designed to immerse participants in the day-to-day activities of the IGE Division in the U.S., which includes audit coverage of front offices and support functions in the Americas. Participants are assigned to specific teams, and are also provided opportunities across the division to gain audit experiences through audit assignments on various topics and disciplines. In an effort to provide the participants with a well-rounded experience, the curriculum will include, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Collaborate with senior and junior mentors
• Complete assigned projects
• Participate in formal training
• Attend speaker series, networking and social events

About the Role: 

The U.S. Analyst position is available for a maximum of 2 years. The goal of the U.S. Analyst program is to provide opportunities to the ideal candidate to build knowledge and experiences to qualify for a potential full-time position at the end of the two-year period. The US Analyst will be assigned to support one of the teams below. A brief description of the teams and responsibilities are outlined below: 

 Methods & Support (M&S): M&S is part of a global team that provides guidance and support for IGE. M&S maintains the global documentation (e.g. charter, methodology, policies and procedures). In the US the team is responsible for the following: 

• Maintenance of local policies and procedures that align with global IGE methodology and Credit Agricole S.A. Group Norms
• Periodic reporting for local and global committees and regulators, including data analysis
•  Local support and training on IGE audit methodology
• Execution of the Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP), supporting continuous improvement of the audit function
• Onboarding and off-boarding process in the US
• Logistic and organizational support to IGE Americas
• Local administration of IGE tools (MyAudit, MySkills, Matrix)

Corporate Functions – Risk, Human Resources, and Finance: The Corporate Functions team performs risk-based audit coverage of the support functions. They identify and report on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas and analyze the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses, providing formal feedback and reporting audit findings pertaining to the control environments within the Risk Management, Human Resources, and Finance departments. The team is responsible for the following:

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the areas in scope of the audits 
• Execute audit work supported with sufficient audit workpapers, data and applicable documents    in accordance with IGE methodology, regulatory requirements, and AIBL / IIA standards
• Present audit conclusions to IGE management with clearly documented audit findings and recommendations, and present to the management of the audited unit
• Keep the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment/Local Head of Audit informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to escalate any issue that may impact/delay the project
• Conduct recommendations follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to submitting to Managers for closing the recommendations
• Proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables using the designated audit documentation tools

Technology – coverage of Information Technology, Data Governance, and Cybersecurity: The Technology team performs risk-based (both direct and integrated) audit coverage of the technology, data, and information security functions. They identify and report on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas and analyze the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses, providing formal feedback and potential findings pertaining to the control environments within the IT, Data, and Cybersecurity. The team is responsible for the following:

• Document clearly and precisely in the test sheets the audit testing performed and the conclusions reached, in accordance with IGE methodology, regulatory requirements, and AIBL / IIA standards, and the NIST framework for information security
• Present audit conclusions to IGE management and to the management of the audited unit
• Keep the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment/Local Head of Audit informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to escalate any issue that may impact/delay the project
• Conduct recommendations follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to submitting to Managers for closing the recommendations
• Proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent Alumni or college seniors with a graduation date between May 2023 - July 2024
• Candidate will not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Available to begin working July 2024

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic background – candidates with diverse majors are encouraged to apply 
• Enthusiasm for financial markets and investment banking, with a strong interest in pursuing a career in financial services.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong competency in Microsoft Suite (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, etc.)
• Strong time and prioritization management skills and the ability to work both collaboratively in a team and autonomously