Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

About the role

A regulated investment management firm based in Qatar, active in alternatives and infrastructure investments, is looking for a Senior Vice President of Internal Audit. The firm is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across several jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance.

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 internal audit standards, and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval
• Conduct risk-based and ad-hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports
• 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 risks such as cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing
• Audit and oversee key third-party 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

Required profile

• 10-13 years of experience in audit, 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 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
• Excellent command of English; Arabic or French is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work independently while engaging constructively with senior management
• High ethical standards and strong professional judgement