Internal Auditor, Family Office

Maven Partners; Fatih; On-site; TRY 2,333,178 - 3,733,084; Full time

Job summary

Maven Partners is seeking a skilled Internal Auditor based in Turkey to enhance the integrity of a diverse portfolio of investments. This role is crucial for developing audit programmes, assessing risks, and ensuring robust oversight across various operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional certifications. Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders are essential for success in this position. Join us to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, or Internal Controls.
• Experience in a Family Office, Asset Management, Investment Management, or Financial Services.
• Demonstrable experience identifying fraud risks and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a risk-based internal audit programme.
• Perform end-to-end internal audits.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Review treasury operations and ensure financial oversight.
• Identify and support investigations for fraud risks and operational inefficiencies.
• Prepare insightful audit reports with practical recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

High integrity

Professional judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join a prestigious Family Office based in Turkey. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting and enhancing the integrity of a diverse portfolio of investments, operating businesses and private assets.

Reporting independently, you will assess the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls, while delivering hands‑on audits that provide valuable insights and strengthen operational excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a risk‑based internal audit programme across investments, treasury, real estate, operating businesses and family office structures
• Perform end‑to‑end internal audits
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes
• Review treasury operations, cash management processes, payment controls and banking arrangements to ensure robust financial oversight
• Conduct operational audits across key business functions
• Identify fraud risks, control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies, supporting investigations where required
• Review third‑party service providers, investment managers and external advisers to ensure appropriate governance and oversight
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports with practical recommendations, monitoring the timely implementation of agreed actions
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders while maintaining independence and providing constructive challenge where appropriate

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA or ACCA
• Additional certifications such as CFA or CFE would be advantageous
• 5–10 years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Internal Controls
• Experience gained within a Family Office, Asset or Wealth Management, Investment Management, Real Estate or Financial Services environment
• Demonstrable experience identifying fraud risks, control deficiencies and process improvements

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership and external partners
• High level of integrity, objectivity and professional judgement