Head of Internal Audit

Patria Investments; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 450 000 - 750 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Patria Investments, a leading Brazilian-based alternative investment firm, seeks a Head of Internal Audit to define and lead the strategic vision of the function across all business units within our global platform.

You will oversee risk-based audits, SOX compliance, investigations, and remediation follow-up, mentoring a high-performing team and partnering with external auditors and regulators to elevate audit effectiveness.

Qualificações

• 15+ years in internal audit, risk management, or compliance.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of regulations, fund governance, IFRS, and global audit standards.
• Proven experience presenting to senior executives and Audit Committee.

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead the strategic vision of Internal Audit across all business units and align with governance and risk.
• Oversee annual audit plan, risk-based audits, SOX compliance, and special investigations.
• Present audit findings and risk assessments directly to the Audit Committee and Executive Leadership.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing audit team and ensure accountability across remediation efforts.
• Build relationships with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Risk management

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Audit methodologies

Mentoring teams

Regulatory knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CISA preferred

Ferramentas

ACL

IDEA

Alteryx

SQL

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Patria

Patria is a leading alternative investment firm with 36 years of experience, specializing in key resilient sectors. Our distinctive approach combines insights from investment leaders, sector experts, and company managers, all supported by extensive local and global knowledge. Leveraging over US$50 billion in assets and a strong global presence, we deliver attractive, consistent returns by crafting unique, long-term investment opportunities for our clients and building a lasting legacy in the regions we serve.

• Define and lead the strategic vision of the Internal Audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee the development and execution of the annual audit plan, including risk-based audits, SOX compliance, and special investigations, as approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations directly to the Audit Committee, and Executive Leadership
• Supervise and support the execution of audits with a focus on planning, risk identification, control evaluation, and delivery of high-impact recommendations and action plans
• Ensure continuous monitoring and follow-up of remediation efforts from internal audits, external audits, and supervisory bodies, maintaining accountability and timely resolution
• Lead and manage complex consultancy engagements requested by senior management, including risk evaluations of new processes, products, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee investigations into fraud, misconduct, regulatory breaches, and violations of internal policies, ensuring thorough documentation and escalation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration
• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, leveraging data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to enhance audit effectiveness
• Mentor and develop a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

About Patria

Patria is a leading alternative investment firm with 36 years of experience, specializing in key resilient sectors. Our distinctive approach combines insights from investment leaders, sector experts, and company managers, all supported by extensive local and global knowledge. Leveraging over US$50 billion in assets and a strong global presence, we deliver attractive, consistent returns by crafting unique, long-term investment opportunities for our clients and building a lasting legacy in the regions we serve.

• Define and lead the strategic vision of the Internal Audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee the development and execution of the annual audit plan, including risk-based audits, SOX compliance, and special investigations, as approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations directly to the Audit Committee, and Executive Leadership
• Supervise and support the execution of audits with a focus on planning, risk identification, control evaluation, and delivery of high-impact recommendations and action plans
• Ensure continuous monitoring and follow-up of remediation efforts from internal audits, external audits, and supervisory bodies, maintaining accountability and timely resolution
• Lead and manage complex consultancy engagements requested by senior management, including risk evaluations of new processes, products, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee investigations into fraud, misconduct, regulatory breaches, and violations of internal policies, ensuring thorough documentation and escalation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration
• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, leveraging data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to enhance audit effectiveness
• Mentor and develop a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

Main Responsabilities

• Define and lead the strategic vision of the Internal Audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee the development and execution of the annual audit plan, including risk-based audits, SOX compliance, and special investigations, as approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations directly to the Audit Committee, and Executive Leadership
• Supervise and support the execution of audits with a focus on planning, risk identification, control evaluation, and delivery of high-impact recommendations and action plans
• Ensure continuous monitoring and follow-up of remediation efforts from internal audits, external audits, and supervisory bodies, maintaining accountability and timely resolution
• Lead and manage complex consultancy engagements requested by senior management, including risk evaluations of new processes, products, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee investigations into fraud, misconduct, regulatory breaches, and violations of internal policies, ensuring thorough documentation and escalation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration
• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, leveraging data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to enhance audit effectiveness
• Mentor and develop a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Mandatory prior experience within Financial Services segment.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of regulations, fund manager governance, IFRS, and global audit standards
• Proven experience in presenting to senior executives and Audit Committee, with strong strategic and business acumen
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, SQL, Power BI) and audit platforms
• Strong understanding of financial markets, risk management frameworks, and internal control methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated resilience, leadership, and supporting an organization on its growing journey
• Native or Fluent in English; Intermediate or higher proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese

Work Environment

It isn’t just the performance that matters. We also care about the way we achieve our targets. And we see our way of working as a differentiator, which contributes to retain the best team, to establish long-term relationships with clients, to expand to other countries, and to attract investors and partners who allow us to generate superior returns. How we do it:

• Ethical
• Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives
• Associative and Complementary
• United by a Purpose
• Disciplined, Criteria-driven and Hands-on
• Environment that Fosters High-Performance

Diversity

At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization’s needs at the time.