Manager, Risk Advisory - Asset Management

DLA, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Hybrid work model

Commuting reimbursement

Employee referrals & commissions

Job summary

DLA, LLC in New York City area seeks a Manager, Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC) – Financial Services to lead internal audit engagements and strengthen client risk programs. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, apply SOX/COSO controls, and contribute to business development while upholding a collaborative, human-centered culture.

Join a growing advisory firm that values technical excellence and teamwork, with a hybrid work model and broad industry exposure in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of internal audit experience in financial services including asset management, alternatives, or mutual funds.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks; GAAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead real, high-impact internal audit and GRC engagements for financial services clients.
• Serve as primary client contact, resolve issues, and maintain long-term relationships.
• Supervise and mentor Seniors and Associates; review workpapers and deliverables with feedback.
• Deliver concise audit reports and presentations communicating risk and recommendations.
• Manage project economics, budgets, utilization, and resourcing; address variances.
• Apply SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks with precision.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and support proposal development.
• Contribute to recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Internal audit

Leadership

SOX

COSO

GAAP

Client communication

Engagement management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Financial Services Consulting or Advisory?

At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex problems while making sure our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Whether you're passionate about finance, audit, or risk, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and a human-centered approach.

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Financial Services Consulting or Advisory?

At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex problems while making sure our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Whether you're passionate about finance, audit, or risk, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and a human-centered approach. We are currently looking for a Manager, Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC) – Financial Services to join our GRC team in the Greater NYC Area. If you're ready to lead high-impact client engagements and grow your career in a people-first advisory firm, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

You'll lead real, high-impact internal audit and GRC engagements for financial services clients—delivering results that matter. Your day-to-day may include:

• Planning and leading internal audit engagements for asset management, alternatives, and mutual fund clients - on scope, on schedule, on budget
• Serving as the primary client contact, resolving issues and building trusted, long-term relationships
• Supervising and mentoring Seniors and Associates; reviewing workpapers and deliverables with actionable feedback
• Delivering concise, client-ready audit reports and presentations that communicate risk, impact, and recommendations
• Managing project economics, monitoring budgets, utilization, and resourcing; addressing variances proactively
• Applying SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks to engagement work with precision
• Identifying cross-sell opportunities and supporting proposal development
• Contributing to recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives

What You'll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of internal audit experience with financial services clients, specifically asset management, alternatives, and/or mutual funds
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks; GAAP familiarity
• Professional services or public accounting background preferred
• Proven team leadership and engagement management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience preparing executive-level deliverables
• Analytical, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in fast-paced, client-facing environments
• Willingness to travel as needed

Why Join DLA?

We're a rapidly growing advisory firm with a strong leadership team, a national client base, and a startup-friendly culture. We offer:

• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)
• 401(k) with company match
• Hybrid work model (typically 2 days per week in-office)
• Commuting expense reimbursement
• Employee referral & commission programs
• Ongoing professional development & training
• Comprehensive healthcare plans

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds—because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for consulting, you'll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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