Director, Internal Audit

Overview

• Lead and oversee comprehensive internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across diverse asset management portfolios.
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, fostering trust and delivering impactful risk management solutions.
• Manage project economics, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring efficient execution and profitability of audit engagements.
• Conduct quality reviews of audit workpapers and deliverables, maintaining adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Support business development initiatives, including crafting proposals and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Mentor and develop audit team members, providing guidance and actionable feedback to enhance performance.
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across multiple engagements, optimizing team utilization.
• Contribute to thought leadership on regulatory, governance, and control environments within the asset management sector.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee risk advisory and internal audit services, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, acting as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Lead audit teams in executing engagements, managing scope, staffing, and timelines effectively.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and SOX requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of audit deliverables and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal creation and client acquisition strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, consulting, or risk advisory roles.
• Proven expertise in asset management, Business Development Companies, or alternative investments.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred; other relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Experience in professional services or consulting firms, such as Big 4, is highly desirable.