Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

Industry: Global Investment Management

Location: New York City or Seattle, WA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Compensation: Up to $300K

Work Arrangement: 4 Days Onsite, 3 Fully Remote Weeks Annually

About the Opportunity

A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to lead its global internal audit function.

This is a highly visible, strategic leadership opportunity for an individual who can operate as both a hands-on audit leader and a trusted business partner. Reporting directly to the Chief Auditor, this individual will oversee a global team of approximately 6 professionals and play a critical role in strengthening risk management, influencing business strategy, and driving organizational improvements.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical audit expertise, executive presence, strong people management skills, and the ability to independently lead complex audit engagements from beginning to end.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of internal auditors, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Independently own the annual risk-based audit plan, including audit strategy, scoping, execution, reporting, and issue remediation.
• Oversee audits across investment operations, technology, cybersecurity, operational risk, compliance, and corporate functions.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior executives, providing actionable recommendations that strengthen controls and improve business processes.
• Present and defend audit findings, challenge senior stakeholders when necessary, and build consensus around recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with global business leaders to identify emerging risks and align audit priorities with organizational objectives.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and co-sourcing partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal audit function, promoting efficiency, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, operational risk, or related functions, ideally within asset management or investment management.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ownership of end-to-end audit engagements, including annual planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, operational risk, internal controls, and technology risk.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to balance hands-on audit execution with broader strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CFA, or other relevant certifications preferred.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Strategic Influence: Operate as a true business partner with the opportunity to influence decisions and drive meaningful organizational change.
• Global Leadership: Lead and develop an established international audit team with broad exposure across business functions.
• Executive Visibility: Work directly with the Chief Auditor and collaborate closely with senior leadership.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Take responsibility for the full audit lifecycle and help shape the direction of the internal audit function.
• Competitive Compensation: Strong total compensation package with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Location Flexibility: Opportunities in both New York City and Seattle, with relocation assistance available.