* Opportunity to join a growth focused business
About Our Client
Our client is a regulated investment management firm headquartered in Qatar, operating in the alternatives and infrastructure investment space. The organisation is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance
Job Description
* Establish and maintain a risk‐based internal audit plan covering the management company, managed funds, holding entities and portfolio companies
* Develop internal audit policies, methodologies and procedures aligned with recognised international internal audit standards
* Conduct risk‐based and ad‐hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports
* Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval
* Review compliance with fund documentation, partnership agreements, valuation policies and applicable regulations
* Audit fund expense allocation, fee calculations, carried interest processes, capital calls and distributions
* Independently review valuation governance, including Level 3 assets, models and assumptions
* Assess the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies
* Perform thematic reviews on emerging and key risks, including cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing
* Audit and oversee key third‐party service providers such as fund administrators, custodians and valuation agents
* Track remediation actions, escalate high‐risk issues and provide an annual internal audit opinion to senior stakeholders
* Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due diligence
* Build and manage the internal audit function, including oversight of outsourced providers where applicable
The Successful Applicant
A successful SVP Internal Audit should have:
* 10-13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management, private equity or financial services
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration
* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required
* Experience working with leading financial regulators; knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks is advantageous
* Proven experience designing and delivering risk‐based audit programmes and reporting to boards or audit committees
* Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‐management skills
* Ability to operate independently while engaging constructively with senior management
* High ethical standards and strong professional judgement
* Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growth focused business and great benefits
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