Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

• 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