Job Description

Internal Audit on behalf of the Client’s Internal Audit Team

Support planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments aligned to the annual audit plan and short-notice reviews as needed.
Assess control design and operating effectiveness by analyzing process flows, evidence, control precision, and exceptions; document clear, defensible conclusions.
Prepare audit-ready workpapers with clear testing logic and linkage to control objectives, in line with client methodology and relevant standards.
Develop recommendations to address identified risks or control weaknesses, including opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Apply accounting and auditing standards to test and evaluate financial and operational processes.
Draft internal audit observations that are factually accurate and fairly reflect the significance of identified issues.

Risk Assurance support on behalf of the Client’s Internal Audit Team

Support Audit Risk Assessments by aggregating inputs from meeting minutes and other relevant documentation.
Document and track the regulatory pipeline (new rules, focus areas, and enforcement actions) across the asset management industry; produce periodic status updates.
Assist with updates to policies, procedures, process flows, and the client’s risk methodology.
Escalate issues promptly and respond to client queries in a timely manner.
Collaborate on special projects and ad-hoc analyses requested by management.
Maintain transparency on task status, priorities, and risks.
Minimum 3-hour overlapping working time with client (7:30 AM-10:30 AM EST/6:00 PM-9:00 PM IST)
Ensure Client policies and procedures are followed, and data is protected.
Deliver high-quality outputs with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Internal audit experience with knowledge of IIA Professional Practices and Standards; risk/advisory experience within financial organizations; large-organization and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
Strong understanding of Asset Management products and clients is a plus.
Experience in compliance, enterprise/operational risk, and control/operations/audit in the financial services industry preferred.
Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance technology tools (ex. AuditBoard) & Power Bi is a plus.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Proficiency with Lucid Chart and the development of process flows.
Strong technical and analytical skills