Audit Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the EMEA Risk and Control Services (RCS) function for Asset Management, delivering independent audits and risk assessments across regions. You will partner with Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Finance to ensure strong governance and assurance, while developing a high-performing, coached team. You’ll manage multiple concurrent audits, respond to emerging risks, and drive improvements to methodology and controls. This role offers impact at scale in a client-centric, globally connected firm with a focus on quality and regulatory alignment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work arrangement (in-office 4 days/week, 1 day remote)

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee multiple RCS activities, delivering the audit plan on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Respond to emerging risk and adapt the plan with ad hoc reviews when needed
• Maintain deep business, regulatory and company knowledge to support risk assessments and issue resolutions
• Lead, develop and coach the team; set goals, give feedback and accountability
• Perform capacity and resource planning across Asset Management and wider RCS to optimize delivery
• Coordinate with RCS, Technology and North American peers to implement plan and improvements
• Review reports and workpapers to final-draft standard
• Recruit and develop talent, coordinating training and development
• Oversee closure of RCS actions and ensure effective implementation
• Maintain understanding of SOX and related assurance plan status, overseeing testing and walkthroughs
• Prepare plan reporting and materials for executive, Board and governance forums
• Coordinate with control groups and third-party assurance providers in planning and execution
• Deputise for Head of Global Asset Management Audit and present findings to senior leaders
• Proactively communicate challenges or roadblocks impacting timelines

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Experience leading and overseeing multiple concurrent projects or assurance activities
• Financial services experience in public accounting, internal audit or related field (preferably asset management)
• Broad knowledge across multiple business lines with strong project leadership
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead and coach a diverse team and transfer knowledge
• Structured problem-solving, concise report writing and prioritisation skills
• Understanding of technology in the audit process and technology controls, plus regulatory awareness
• Commitment to high-quality, timely, insightful work and global collaboration

• Communication
• Influencing
• Relationship-building
• Audit planning and execution
• Risk assessment and governance
• SOX and related controls testing (SOX 404)

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