Internal Audit Associate Director - Investment / Asset Management

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. So nothing is set in stone, and our people can truly influence the direction of the firm. We're constantly brainstorming ideas to improve the way we work, and enhance the solutions we offer. So you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works.

As an Associate Director within the Financial Services Risk Consulting Team, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of internal audit, and other risk-based services, for a range of investment management clients.

About the team

In Financial Services Risk Consulting, you will join a growing team of relationship driven, strategic thinkers who take pride in the positive impact they can have on society whilst advising the boardrooms of UK and International clients across all sectors.

About the role

• Responsibility for managing and oversight over a portfolio of external internal audit engagements for investment management clients.
• Delivering work to the highest technical standards including ensuring the work is conducted in line with Forvis Mazars Quality standards.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with the clients, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly.
• To support the development of the business via proactive targeting of key service lines with clients.
• To contribute and be responsible for the management of a team.

What we are looking for?

• Significant experience of providing internal audit to investment management clients.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification such as ACA or equivalent.
• Have a sound technical understanding of FS risks and hot topics.
• Experience of developing junior staff and mentoring team members.
• Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and deliver work effectively.
• Strong technical abilities in audit methodologies, combined with strong business acumen.
• Desire to help grow and develop the department.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries

and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.