Manager, Controls Assurance North America

TL;DR

Manager, Controls Assurance North America (Risk and Controls): Leading front-office controls assurance for North American investment teams with an accent on risk and control self-assessments, control documentation, and operational risk management. Focus on identifying control gaps, strengthening governance, and building trusted relationships across investment, Legal, Audit, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology functions.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, with at least four full days per week working from an hirify.global office

Company

hirify.global is a global investment management firm providing investment strategies and vehicles to clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Risk and Control Self-Assessments for North American investment teams.
• Review and ensure the accurate, consistent capture of risks, controls, and ratings.
• Work with investment stakeholders to understand processes and translate business activity into clear control documentation.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities with Legal, Audit, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Provide direction, coaching, prioritization, and support to a Dublin-based Controls Assurance Analyst.
• Support the global Controls Assurance strategy by aligning priorities, resources, stakeholder engagement, and expansion plans.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Relevant asset management experience and familiarity with North American investment processes, products, or operating models.
• People management experience, ideally involving colleagues in another region or location.
• Experience in controls assurance, risk management, compliance, audit, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of risk and control management principles, with the ability to develop expertise in RCSAs, control assurance, and front-office governance.
• Strong communication, judgment, prioritization, analytical, and documentation skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation, data analysis, or workflow tools.
• Deeper expertise in Risk and Control Self-Assessments and front-office governance.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace model with at least four full days per week in an hirify.global office.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) matching of 100% up to the first 6%, plus a discretionary supplemental contribution.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment practices.