Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Lunate is a new Abu Dhabi-based, Partner led, independent global alternative investment manager with more than 200 employees and $110 billion of assets under management. Lunate invests across the entire private markets spectrum including buyouts, growth equity, early and late stage venture capital, private credit, real assets, and public equities and public credit.

Role Overview

As key player in the Internal Audit function, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of our operations. You will be working in conjunction with senior stakeholders across the business to develop and execute on the audit plans to assess and enhance our internal control systems, risk management processes, and governance frameworks. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and accountability within our organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Audit Planning: Develop comprehensive annual audit plans aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Audit Execution: Lead and execute internal audits across various business functions, including but not limited to investment management, compliance, operations, finance, and IT. Conduct thorough reviews to identify risks, assess controls, and evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify emerging risks and assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. Provide recommendations to management for enhancing risk management processes and internal controls.
• Audit Reporting: Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses. Present audit results to executive management and the audit committee with clarity and professionalism.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management, audit committee, and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with business leaders to drive the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting the asset management industry. Ensure that internal audit activities remain in compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to monitor the effectiveness of internal audit activities and ensure adherence to audit methodologies, standards, and protocols.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of internal auditors, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the audit department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) and professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in internal auditing, within the financial services industry, with a focus on asset management.
• Strong understanding of investment management principles, financial instruments, and regulatory requirements governing asset management firms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and develop a team of auditors.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Sound knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in audit tools and software applications, as well as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Seniority level

Mid Senior level

Employment type

Full time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing
• Financial Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates