Senior Audit Manager- Asset Managment

JCW Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in New York is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to enhance risk management frameworks. This full-time role involves managing audits, assisting senior management in designing audit plans, and leading audit teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of internal audit experience, strong communication skills, and relevant professional certifications. The position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of internal audit experience in asset management or financial services.
• Experience managing audits in a complex environment.
• Strong presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute internal audits ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to design audit plans.
• Assess risks and recommend process improvements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to audit staff.
• Deliver actionable audit reports aligned with objectives.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk management knowledge

Knowledge of financial markets

Education

Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFA)

Job description

JCW Search is partnering with a leading investment management and asset management firm seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their growing internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening the firm’s risk management and governance framework while directly supporting operational efficiency and strategic objectives.

Hybrid format

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute internal audits across the firm, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior management and the audit committee to design and implement an effective audit plan.
• Assess risks, identify control weaknesses, and recommend process improvements to strengthen business operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to audit staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Deliver clear, actionable audit reports aligned with business objectives.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and emerging risks within the asset management industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of internal audit experience, ideally within asset management, investment management, or financial services.
• Proven experience managing audits and leading teams in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and executive-level audiences.
• Solid knowledge of financial markets, risk management, and regulatory frameworks impacting asset management.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CFA strongly preferred.

Tom Meberg partners with Audit Professionals across the country to connect them with leading companies. To learn more about this opportunity, reach out directly at [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity recruiter and are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favorable treatment based on gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services and Investment Management