Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

Doha Permanent View Job Description
This role is responsible for establishing and leading an independent internal audit function within a regulated investment management environment. The position provides objective assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the firm, its managed funds and portfolio companies.
  • Opportunity to join a growth focused business
  • Very good benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a regulated investment management firm headquartered in Qatar, operating in the alternatives and infrastructure investment space. The organisation is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance

Job Description

  • Establish and maintain a risk‑based internal audit plan covering the management company, managed funds, holding entities and portfolio companies
  • Develop internal audit policies, methodologies and procedures aligned with recognised international internal audit standards
  • Conduct risk‑based and ad‑hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports
  • Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval
  • Review compliance with fund documentation, partnership agreements, valuation policies and applicable regulations
  • Audit fund expense allocation, fee calculations, carried interest processes, capital calls and distributions
  • Independently review valuation governance, including Level 3 assets, models and assumptions
  • Assess the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies
  • Perform thematic reviews on emerging and key risks, including cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing
  • Audit and oversee key third‑party service providers such as fund administrators, custodians and valuation agents
  • Track remediation actions, escalate high‑risk issues and provide an annual internal audit opinion to senior stakeholders
  • Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due diligence
  • Build and manage the internal audit function, including oversight of outsourced providers where applicable

The Successful Applicant

A successful SVP Internal Audit should have:

  • 10-13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management, private equity or financial services
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required
  • Experience working with leading financial regulators; knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks is advantageous
  • Proven experience designing and delivering risk‑based audit programmes and reporting to boards or audit committees
  • Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
  • Ability to operate independently while engaging constructively with senior management
  • High ethical standards and strong professional judgement
  • Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a growth focused business and great benefits

Contact
Gitika Aggarwal
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6980426

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Doha
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gitika Aggarwal
Job reference
JN-032026-6980426