Internal Auditor | Internal Audit Associate global Financial Services firm at V

Internal Auditor | Internal Audit Associate for prestigious global Financial Services firm job at Vertical Careers, Inc.. Los Angeles, CA.

Our Client, a leading global investment management firm is seeking an Internal Audit Associate to join its growing team. This role is responsible for executing operational, financial, and regulatory internal audits (no SOX testing involved) across a complex business environment. The ideal candidate will bring a risk-focused mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Identify operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks through audit and consulting activities
• Plan, execute, and report on the full audit lifecycle
• Conduct walkthroughs of key processes and perform substantive testing
• Apply data analytics to detect risk patterns and trends
• Identify use cases for artificial intelligence in audit procedures
• Prepare clear, concise work papers documenting audit procedures and conclusions
• Develop and communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Provide guidance on control strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities
• Monitor due dates and follow up on management action plans
• Conduct validation testing for remediated audit issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Contribute to administrative tasks such as status reporting and budget tracking
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities
• Support ad hoc projects and other assigned responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CIA certification preferred from Top National CPA firms
• 2–4 years of internal audit and/or public accounting, audit, assurance experience
• Familiarity with SOX 404, auditing standards, business practices, and risk management principles
• Ability to analyze complex data and synthesize insights
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including to senior stakeholders
• Experience using data analytics to support audit findings
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Problem‑solving ability and sound judgment
• Critical thinker with intellectual curiosity and initiative
• Excellent time management; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Flexible, collaborative, and maintains high professional integrity

• Base Salary: up to $120,000 DOE
• Discretionary bonus eligibility [approx 10%]
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements [hybrid schedule 3 days onsite]