Internal Controls and Assurance Consultant

A leading global alternative investment manager is seeking a thoughtful and diligent Client Assurance & Controls Consultant to join their team. This role plays a key part in supporting the integrity and effectiveness of the company's Service and Organization Control (SOC) reporting processes, in accordance with SSAE
18/ISAE 3402 standards, along with broader controls advisory work that helps maintain trust with clients and stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct annual internal scoping assessments over SOC reporting scope, including leading internal walkthroughs, performing assertion mappings, carrying out periodic testing, and preparing scoping documents for external auditors
• Guide business and IT stakeholders in identifying key internal control risks and designing/implementing adequate controls to support people, process, and technology changes
• Coordinate with internal testing teams and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and issuance of SOC reports, escalating issues and tracking remediation
• Maintain and update the Risk and Control Inventory (RCI) with the latest SOC information, communicating updates to relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as SOX, Internal Audit, IT, Finance, and Enterprise Risk Management to ensure comprehensive SOC coverage
• Prepare and draft annual SOC reports for review by internal management and external auditors
• Manage timely completion of quarterly control owner certifications, including preparing materials and reporting results to management
• Assess documented process/control incidents for SOC impact and partner with Enterprise Risk Management on remediation plans
• Advise on and oversee identification and implementation of new control requirements resulting from business/IT changes
• Prepare and facilitate annual control owner training

What You'll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience in SOC reporting, auditing, or a related field — experience in financial services, asset management, Big 4, insurance, or investment sectors strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of SOC reporting standards, internal controls, and IT governance
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing audit processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field; CPA, CISA, or CIA certification preferred