Job Title: Internal Audit Manager - Wealth and Asset Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Sector: Consultancy
Level: Manager
Overview: Our client, a leading consultancy firm based in London, is seeking a talented and experienced Internal Audit Manager to join their growing Financial Services practice.
The successful candidate will have specialized experience in Wealth and Asset Management, coupled with a strong understanding of risk, governance, and compliance within this sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver high-profile audit projects while contributing to the strategic growth of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Delivery: Manage and oversee the delivery of complex internal audit engagements within the Wealth and Asset Management sector.
Lead audit planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.
Provide thought leadership on emerging risks and developments in the Wealth and Asset Management industry.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on internal audit, risk, and control matters.
Identify opportunities to expand services and support business development efforts.
Team Development: Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives to build team capacity and capability.
Technical Expertise: Advise clients on best practices for governance, risk management, and controls within Wealth and Asset Management.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes and trends impacting the sector, ensuring audit practices remain current and effective.
Key Requirements:
Education and Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent are essential.
Experience: Proven experience in internal audit within the Wealth and Asset Management sector, ideally from a consultancy or Big Four background.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards such as FCA regulations, AIFMD, and MiFID II.
Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and design effective controls.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in managing and developing teams.