21 Oct
Intermediate Capital Group
London
Job description
Job Title : Internal Audit Manager / Associate Director
Contract Type : Permanent, full-time
Location : London, St Pauls
Work Pattern : 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Department : Internal Audit
What the Hiring Manager says .
Internal Audit serves as both a control partner to the organisation and maintains an independent third-line perspective. The team reports to the Audit Committee, which is a part of the Board of ICG.
Joining the Internal Audit team provides a unique opportunity to influence the organisation's control environment through conducting audits that address ICG’s most significant risks and give management valuable insights for enhancing the control environment.
An essential aspect of our growth involves making sure that ICG has a well-organised and efficient control environment. Internal Audit plays a key role in ensuring that ICG meets its strategic goals and growth targets in a secure and sustainable manner.
Summary of our opportunity
- This is an attractive and unique position for a self-starter and highly motivated Audit Manager who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- The role offers plenty of scope and opportunity to influence the roadmap of the Internal Audit function that supports ICG’s business growth and global footprint.
- The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and comfortably with multiple different stakeholders with varying degrees of seniority across investment teams, other first line functions, control functions and second line functions.
The candidate should have a can-do attitude with a proactive problem-solving mindset constantly seeking continued learning and growth.
- This role is based in London and reports directly to the Group Head of Internal Audit.
- ICG currently offers a flexible working-from-home arrangement two days a week.
Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to) :
- Instrumental in executing the annual audit plan with well-designed and impact scopes.
- Offer challenge to the business lines areas on control designs and managing risk effectively .
- Provide clear and succinct communication of identified control weaknesses in both spoken and written formats
- Be able to influence management in development of practical but effective management action plans which mitigate the control enhancements identified.
- Undertake additional ad-hoc work on new or emerging risk themes or events.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across firm both locally and globally.
- Manage resources available to ensure the important risks are reviewed and ICG’s strategic priorities are considered.
- Be part of a team that is flexible and risk based while maintaining credibility with stakeholders.
- Manage junior members of the team both in London and globally. Providing guidance and training where required.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in providing clear, concise and thematic reporting to the Audit Committees and various legal entity Boards.
- Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of a global audit methodology that meets professional and regulatory best practices on an ongoing basis.
Key Requirements / Qualifications
You will have demonstrable experience of :
A proven track record in internal audit, in at least a manager role, which could be combined with multi-disciplinary governance, operations or risk roles.
This experience could have been gained in-house and / or in an advisory capacity.
- Qualified accountant with a good academic record is preferred but other qualifications will be considered with relevant experience.
- Be able to work effectively and thrive in a high performing culture. Enjoy operating in an international business and operate effectively in a complex business environment.
- Market knowledge awareness and understanding of the wider alternative asset management business, economic and market environment in which ICG operates.
Other relevant industry experience will be considered where appropriate.
- Ability to build relationships across the organisation but maintain a professional sceptical mind-set.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good understanding of IIA standards and Internal Audit best practice in a global, financial services organisation.
Personal Attributes
Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to :
Essential
- Flexible and growth mindset.
- Willing to learn in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Be practical and commercial in recommendations for controls.
Desirable
- Strategic thinker with long term view on the success of the organisation and function.
- Healthy personal ambition.
Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes :
- Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
- Inclusivity Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
- Longevity Long Term and sustainable in design