A leading buy side firm is looking to hire an Internal Auditor to its team in Connecticut. This person will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit and will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of audits across Finance, IT, Operational, etc. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer exposure to a number of senior stakeholders across the firm as well as other high-profile individuals. Given this exposure, the team is looking to bring in an excellent communicator who can effectively identify gaps/deficiencies, analyze findings, and communicate results in a concise and clear manner.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Internal or External Audit, working knowledge of IT/Cybersecurity frameworks, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills. Previous buy side experience would also be a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Help lead end to end audits, including planning, fieldwork, execution, reporting across a number of areas (Finance, IT, Cyber, Investments, etc)
- Identify control deficiencies, create and implement appropriate action plans
- Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the firm to gather evidence, ensure all documentation is accurate, and analyze findings
- Engage in strategic initiatives/projects to increase operational efficiency
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Audit (Internal or External)
- Previous experience covering IT Audit and knowledge of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST, etc.) strongly preferred
- Buy side or Big 4 experience would be a plus
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at a time
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior management across the organization
