Senior Vice President - Internal Audit
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About the Role
Michael Page seeks a Senior Vice President of Internal Audit for a regulated investment management firm in Qatar. The role involves establishing and leading the internal audit function, conducting risk-based audits, and reporting to the board.
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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 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
Requirements
- 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
- Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous
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Job Description
- This role is responsible for establishing and leading an independent internal audit function within a regulated investment management environment.
- The position provides objective assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the firm, its managed funds and portfolio companies.
Client Details
- 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.
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
Profile
- 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
Job Offer
- Opportunity to join a growth focused business and great benefits
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