Vice President, Internal Audit (Asset Management)

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York is seeking a Vice President to lead Internal Audit for an asset management platform. You will oversee risk-based engagements across investment, operations, and corporate functions, partnering with senior leaders to drive controls and remediation.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Internal Audit or risk, with CPA/CFA and industry experience in alternative asset management. This role offers hybrid work in NYC and broad exposure to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, or a related assurance function.
• CPA, CFA, or related certification; other audit/risk credentials are a plus.
• Experience in alternative asset management, investment management, or hedge funds.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and risk management.
• Ability to lead projects or audit engagements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audit engagements across investment, operational, financial, and corporate functions.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to assess risks, provide recommendations, and support remediation.
• Support annual audit planning, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities across the organization.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the ongoing operation of the ERM framework through risk assessments, risk identification, and monitoring activities.
• Maintain risk inventories and contribute to reporting on key and emerging risks across investment, operational, and regulatory areas.
• Promote risk awareness and a strong control environment through collaboration with business and functional teams.

Education

CPA

CFA

Job description

Vice President, Internal Audit (Asset Management)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 Base

We are partnered with a leading global alternative asset manager seeking a Vice President to join its growing Internal Audit team in New York. This is a highly visible role supporting audit coverage across the firm's global investment platform and corporate functions, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and key business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience within Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, or a related assurance function, along with familiarity with alternative asset management, including private equity, private credit, real assets, wealth management, or broader investment management businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audit engagements across investment, operational, financial, and corporate functions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to assess risks, provide recommendations, and support remediation efforts.
• Support annual audit planning, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities across the organization.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the ongoing operation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework through risk assessments, risk identification exercises, and monitoring activities.
• Maintain risk inventories and contribute to reporting on key and emerging risks across investment, operational, and regulatory areas.
• Promote risk awareness and a strong control environment through collaboration with business and functional teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Advisory, or a related assurance function.
• CPA, CFA, or related accountancy certification. Other audit/risk certifications would be a plus.
• Experience within alternative asset management, investment management, private equity, private credit, wealth management, hedge funds, or a comparable financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, enterprise risk management principles, and control frameworks.
• Experience assessing operational, financial, regulatory, and investment-related risks within complex organizations.
• Ability to lead projects or audit engagements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership.