Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

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

• 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, elevate 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

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