What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit VP position at JCW?
JCW Search is partnering with a leading asset management firm to search for an internal audit VP to spearhead internal audits across all areas of the business, ensuring robust risk management and controls.
In this role, you’ll lead audits across investments, operations, compliance, financial reporting, and more. You will play a critical part in identifying risks and enhancing the overall governance of the firm, making a direct impact on both operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute internal audits across multiple business areas, including investment operations, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management.
- Drive the audit process from planning to execution, ensuring thorough evaluation of controls, processes, and systems.
- Develop audit programs, conduct risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement within the business.
- Present clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Provide expert guidance on internal control effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to address and resolve audit issues, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to continuously refine audit processes.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of internal audit experience, ideally within asset management or financial services, with a strong focus on auditing across a wide range of business functions.
- Expertise in leading and conducting audits, including risk assessments, testing, and presenting findings.
- Deep understanding of financial and operational risk, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are a plus.
Tom Meberg works with Audit Professionals for leading companies across the country. For more information, please reach Tom at tom.meberg@jcwresourcing.com
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