Senior Auditor

Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $907.1B AUM in assets under management, as of March, 31st, 2026. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed income, alternative/private markets, multi‑asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker‑dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit

To support delivery of the annual audit plan in accordance with the Internal Audit Methodology, manage relationships with Internal Audit stakeholders and participate in a programme of continuous improvement of Internal Audit outputs and processes. To operate in accordance with CIIA guidelines and the Code of Ethics.

Perform audit test procedures, identify and deliver commercially sound audit issues and recommendations, review and analyse audit evidence, understand and assess the design and effectiveness of business processes in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.

Under the guidance of the Internal Audit Director and Internal Audit Managers, perform audit test procedures, review and analyse evidence, and assess management action evidence for closure.

Raising commercially sound recommendations to Business stakeholders, acting as a point of contact between Internal Audit and its Business stakeholders, providing risk and audit advice to staff and line managers regarding the design, implementation and operation of efficient and effective procedures and controls. Carry out ad hoc analysis, investigation, process risk assessments as directed from time to time.

The Internal Audit Team is responsible for performing the management testing in support of the FHI Boards SOx 404 attestations. While not the primary purpose of the role some testing of SOx controls may be required.

Work with business counterparts to satisfactorily resolve audit recommendations whilst maintaining appropriate independence.

Periodically liaising with external audit contacts including external auditors and consultants.

Work within a close‑knit audit team to act as a point of support for other team members and gain a wide view of risk and control processes across all parts of the business to develop the role as a point of risk control technical expertise.

• Understanding organisational complexity and ensuring this is appropriately reflected in all Internal Audit activities, audit issues, and published reports
• Managing frequent and often short notice activities in the face of ongoing time‑pressures
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with business stakeholders whilst delivering difficult or complicated audit issues and opinions

• Recognised accountancy or closely related qualification (ACA, ACCA, IIA, etc.). Candidates actively studying towards a relevant professional qualification and able to demonstrate meaningful progress will also be considered.
• Financial services experience, ideally in Investment Management, although relevant experience in related financial services sectors will be considered

The Audit Senior role will require an individual with excellent interpersonal skills able to engage competently with management. They must be familiar with the basic requirements of all aspects of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting and be able to execute audits with the ongoing support of other Internal Audit staff and Management.

This is a role offering technical and commercial development opportunities. The Audit Senior will be expected to build proactively and demonstrate a deep understanding of the business.

• Communicates clearly and concisely both in written material and face to face
• Active listener who responds and adapts approach accordingly
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