As an Internal Audit Executive Director- Asset Wealth Management, you will partner closely with the Asset Wealth Management Line of Business team and stakeholders to strengthen our organization. In addition, you will be responsible for managing ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution and continuous monitoring activities across the Asset Wealth Management portfolio.
Job responsibilities
- Participate in and project manage large and complex audit deliverables from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards
- Performing detailed risk and control assessments across Finance processes
- Finalize and communicate audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement whilst adding value
- Actively participate in key governance forums to provide independent challenge to management on control matters
- Contributing to the resolution of complex and time sensitive regulatory and audit issues
- Drive a culture of innovation through automation of controls to enhance audit coverage
- Understand the stakeholder priorities and provide independent feedback on control enhancements/implementation.
- Effectively manage and lead the Audit team, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback to proactively manage performance and enhance skills across the team. Understand the team’s strengths and areas of development and guide the team in achieving their individual goals whilst giving them opportunities to enhance their skills
- Prioritizing diversity & inclusion by creating an environment where all team members are able to contribute to their full potential
- Fostering feedback by providing and soliciting timely, actionable feedback to help each team member improve and grow
Required qualifications capabilities and skills
- 10+ years’ experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and effectively leading and managing large complex audits
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change
- The ability to work effectively within a team, both locally and globally, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation
- Proven ability to implement long-term enhancements across different areas within the firm by leading and actively participating in departmental working groups
- Proven ability to multitask and deliver effectively under pressure, as well as the ability to assess and change priorities
Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills
- CPA and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry