Internal Audit is an independent function that provides objective assurance guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of the organization. It assists the organization in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The team?s priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

Within the Audit Department, the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Audit team is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environment across the AWM. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage performed and managed by a team of integrated business, technology and corporate sector specialists and coordinated on a global basis with colleagues in EMEA and Asia.

Job Purpose:

  • The Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across all the AWM businesses
  • This is achieved through a program of audit coverage which is performed and managed by a global team of integrated business and technology specialists
  • This Senior Auditor position is based in New York and responsible for audit coverage of the AWM (e.g., Multi-Asset Solutions, Beta Strategies, Client Services & Business Platforms and Operations groups) businesses reporting directly to the AWM Americas Team Lead
  • This position is responsible for audit execution, ongoing risk assessment and relationship management with key business stakeholders and their support groups
  • The applicant must be an experienced professional who possesses strong auditing skills, good knowledge of the asset management business, financial instruments and products, and solid understanding of the fiduciary activities and related internal controls systems within a financial institution

Your Responsibilities:

  • Execute and lead audit engagements from planning to reporting and delivering quality products within department and professional standards
  • Perform continuous audit coverage and relationship management within Asset Management
  • Establish strong work relationships with Asset and Wealth Management business management and other control groups (risk management, compliance, legal, etc.)
  • Work closely with other regional/global business and information technology audit colleagues within the Asset and Wealth Management team in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders
  • Perform ongoing analysis of risk trends through the development and implementation of audit coverage
  • Perform detailed control assessments and test work across multiple Asset Management functions and processes
  • Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency
  • Ensure audits are completed timely and within specified timeframe and budgets
  • Stay current with evolving industry and regulatory changes, and analyze impact to business objectives, processes, and compliance

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5 – 7 years of Asset Management audit (including Alternatives) or business experience
  • Detailed knowledge of products and services provided within an asset management business (e.g., multiple asset portfolios, ETFs, client services, fund administration, guideline coding and monitoring, fees), including related fiduciary activities
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to asset management such as Investment Advisors Act, Investment Company Act, OCC 12 CFR 9 and ERISA
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a persuasive manner
  • Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
  • Proven ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically
  • Ability to execute multiple audits at once (proven ability to be able to multi task and be able to change priorities)
  • Works well individually, and in teams, shares information, supports colleagues and encourages participation
  • Strong skills in time management and problem solving
  • Enthusiastic, self motivated and effective under pressure
  • Be prepared to travel to the business locations
  • Minimum bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
  • MBA degree, professional accountancy qualification and/or other professional certifications, such as Series 7, CFA or CFIRS are a plus.

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