Internal Audit Manager

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills to develop and lead comprehensive internal audits covering the wealth management business activity, with focus on packaged products. Audit engagements may vary in size and complexity with significant scope and impact focused on the firm’s broker-dealer and investment advisory activities. Assesses risk within assigned internal audits, as well as participates in the continuous assessment of risk for the assigned business segment.

Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with latitude for independent actions or decisions. Obtained through education and to conduct comprehensive annual compliance / Financial Statement audits for Raymond James Internal Audit’s Testing on Management’s Behalf Team. Manages the work of other auditors to conduct operational audits and develop risk profiles in a variety of functional areas.

Leads large or multiple projects with significant scope and impact. Provides comprehensive solutions to escalated complex problems. End results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectives in achieving specified results for achieving goals and objectives. Maintains extensive contact with executive management to lead others in identifying, researching, analyzing and resolving complex issues.

Under general direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills to develop and lead comprehensive internal audits covering the wealth management business activity, with focus on packaged products. Audit engagements may vary in size and complexity with significant scope and impact focused on the firm’s broker-dealer and investment advisory activities. Assesses risk within assigned internal audits, as well as participates in the continuous assessment of risk for the assigned business segment.

Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with latitude for independent actions or decisions. Obtained through education and to conduct comprehensive annual compliance / Financial Statement audits for Raymond James Internal Audit’s Testing on Management’s Behalf Team. Manages the work of other auditors to conduct operational audits and develop risk profiles in a variety of functional areas.

Leads large or multiple projects with significant scope and impact. Provides comprehensive solutions to escalated complex problems. End results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectives in achieving specified results for achieving goals and objectives. Maintains extensive contact with executive management to lead others in identifying, researching, analyzing and resolving complex issues.

Drive audit coverage of assigned functional audit area by developing various audit programs.

• Propose audit objectives, scope, procedures and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead audit engagements from the planning stages to the reporting stages and produce quality deliverables that meet both department and professional standards.
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate, test and report the effectiveness of management controls.
• Finalize audit findings and provide an assessment of the control environment.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement of the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Add value by establishing a culture of engagement.
• Create and execute an effective monitoring program for assigned areas to monitor key metrics that identify control issues and adverse trends.
• Review work performed and provide honest and constructive feedback.
• Serve as a technical resource for other auditors.
• Maintain industry knowledge of evolving and regulatory changes that impact the business.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Understanding of audit practices and methodologies, including risk assessment internal control concepts.
• Experience in managing projects against deadlines, as well as experience with annual audit plans.
• Specific subject…