Internal Audit - Senior Associate / Vice President

As a Senior Auditor (Associate) or Audit Manager (Vice President), you will develop and execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, perform and/or oversee audit testing, and participate in applicable control and governance forums, primarily aligned to the Asset Management business based in Luxembourg, it's branches and subsidiary in Europe. 

Job responsibilities

• Participate or lead audits end-to-end (planning, testing, reporting), delivering quality work on time, within budget, and aligned to regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with global Audit colleagues to ensure legal entity coverage and escalate emerging control issues promptly.

• Protect confidentiality and information security in line with firm policy.

• Build relationships and partner with stakeholders, control groups, external auditors, and regulators while maintaining independence.

• Finalize findings and root-cause analysis; provide overall risk and control-environment opinions and actionable recommendations.

• Communicate findings clearly (written and verbal) and identify control design/effectiveness improvements.

• Execute continuous monitoring/auditing for assigned areas, tracking key metrics to identify potential issues and adverse trends.

• Manage and/or coach team members, reviewing work deliverables and providing timely, constructive feedback.

• Stay current on industry/regulatory changes and participate in relevant control forums.

• Champion innovation and drive efficiency via automation using existing infrastructure and leverage new technologies appropriately.

• Adhere to the firm’s “How We Do Business” Principles.

   

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Proven experience in internal and/or external audit in Financial services (preferably Asset Management), or relevant business experience.

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required

• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution

• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex and sensitive issues to senior management

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with senior business and control partners

• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a keen interest in learning, collaboration, sharing knowledge; effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

• Flexible to changing business priorities and proven ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment

• Experience and/or curiosity in applying / learning to regularly use analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, Excel) championing a culture of innovation

• Willing to travel as needed.

   

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong knowledge of Asset management (products, business, industry, regulatory environment) and/or qualifications e.g., Investment Management Certificate (IMC), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) (or equivalent).

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting.