Internal Auditor

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is looking for a Manager of Internal Controls in New York City. This role involves designing and maintaining an internal control framework for the firm's asset management business. Key responsibilities include overseeing compliance and risk assessments, enhancing control processes, and preparing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-6 years of relevant experience in financial services. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the COSO framework are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of COSO framework and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of internal controls across investment management.
• Oversee compliance activities including risk assessments and control testing.
• Develop and maintain risk and control matrices, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Data analytics tools

Audit tools

Job description

Overview

The Manager of Internal Controls will play a key role in designing, implementing, and monitoring the firm’s first internal control framework across its asset management business. This individual will partner with business leaders, finance, operations, and technology teams to ensure a robust control environment aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, documentation, and enhancement of internal controls across investment management processes, including portfolio management, trading, valuation, and operations
• Oversee and execute compliance, including risk assessments, control testing, and deficiency remediation
• Evaluate control effectiveness for complex products such as private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and derivatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify key risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls
• Monitor and track control deficiencies, ensuring timely remediation and sustainable solutions
• Develop and maintain risk and control matrices (RCMs), policies, and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and control optimization
• Support new product launches by assessing risks and establishing control frameworks
• Prepare and present control-related reporting to senior management and governance committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
• 3-6 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or internal controls within asset management or financial services
• Strong knowledge of COSO framework, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with alternative investments (e.g., private equity, hedge funds, real assets) highly preferred
• Solid understanding of front-to-back investment processes (trading, valuation, operations, reporting)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data analytics and audit tools
• Familiarity with control automation and system implementations
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities