Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

About the role

This senior position leads an independent internal audit function for a regulated investment management firm operating in alternatives and infrastructure. The role provides objective assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the firm, its funds and portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities

• 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 international standards.
• Conduct risk‑based and ad‑hoc audits, prepare comprehensive audit reports and an annual internal audit opinion for senior stakeholders.
• 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 effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies.
• Perform thematic reviews on emerging risks such as cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing.
• Audit and oversee key third‑party service providers and track remediation actions.
• Act as primary contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due‑diligence.

Required profile

• 10‑13 years of audit experience, with at least 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.
• Experience working with leading financial regulators and knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and deliver risk‑based audit programmes and report to boards or audit committees.
• Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High ethical standards and strong professional judgement.
• Fluent English; additional languages such as Arabic are a plus.

Required skills