Audit Director (Financial Services)

Location: London, United Kingdom; employees work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week

Company

hirify.global is a global asset management business connected with Ameriprise Financial and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

What you will do

• Plan and oversee multiple internal audit, risk and control activities across EMEA and APAC, with support for North America when required.
• Respond to emerging risks, schedule ad hoc reviews and maintain delivery against audit plans, budgets and quality standards.
• Evaluate risk management, control and governance processes across multiple businesses, functions, subsidiaries and geographies.
• Lead, coach and develop the RCS team, including recruitment, goal setting, resource planning and capability building.
• Review audit reports and workpapers, oversee remediation actions, and coordinate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance and external assurance providers.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and plan reporting to senior leaders, executive committees, the Board and governance forums.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a similar audit, assurance or risk and control leadership role.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects or assurance activities.
• Financial services experience in public accounting, internal audit or a related field, preferably including asset management, funds and fund operating models.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, regulatory requirements, technology application controls, structured problem solving and concise report writing.
• Strong communication, influencing, relationship-building, team leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to work in the London office at least four days per week, with role-specific in-office requirements discussed during hiring.

Nice to have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CFSA or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISAE 3402, SOC 1, SSAE 16 and SOX 404 controls testing and reporting.
• Experience at a professional accounting firm or in internal audit at another financial institution.

Culture & Benefits

• Global collaboration across a workforce of approximately 2,300 people and more than 550 investment professionals.
• In-person collaboration is considered foundational to the business.
• Flexible working arrangements allow one work-from-home day per week within the stated office expectations.
• Inclusive, performance-based environment supporting professional development and accessibility.