Audit Engagement Manager - Investments & Funds

We are currently seeking an Audit Engagement Manager - Investments & Funds to join our Global Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS) team! This critical role focuses on evaluating risk and strengthening controls in GIFAS, including front-office (investment/portfolio management), middle-office (investment operations), and back-office (fund accounting and oversight) functions.

In this role you will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete risk-based audit engagements, assess internal controls, and influence senior leadership to enhance the control environment. You may also serve as a subject matter expert on investment products and processes. This role requires strong critical thinking, project management, relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal audit leadership and investment teams on governance, risk, and control matters.
• Lead multiple audit and consulting engagements concurrently in a matrixed environment, delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations.
• Support annual and ongoing risk assessments and contribute to the development of the audit plan.
• Clearly communicate audit objectives, progress, and results to stakeholders at all levels, and influence management to implement improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across the Investment Lifecycle, risk partners, and functional areas.
• Develop deep knowledge of relevant processes, regulations, and risks within the scope of each engagement.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Perform complex audit analysis and provide well-supported findings and ratings to senior management.
• Review team deliverables, set expectations, and provide coaching and feedback to support professional development.
• Promote innovation by applying agile audit techniques and finding opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (CIA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in financial services, preferably in asset management, internal audit, or risk and controls.
• Strong technical knowledge of investment and trading lifecycles, capital markets, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analytics and the ability to derive insights to support audit conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset, with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated conceptual thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.