Associate Manager Audit & Advisory Services

Associate Manager Audit & Advisory Services

Description d’emploi

The primary focus of this position is to work on internal audits within the North America General Account Group and the Wealth and Asset Management Segment of Manulife Financial.

The General Account Group handles investment portfolios related to the insurance business, and the Wealth and Asset Management segment manages third party assets (i.

e. mutual funds, institutional client funds, separately managed accounts). Audits of these businesses cover a wide range of asset classes in both the public and private markets, including equity, fixed income, derivatives, commercial mortgages, timber and agriculture.

The audits include portfolio management & trading (front office), investment operations, compliance and risk management.

The Associate Manager is accountable for completing assigned audit work of all types and the delivery of high quality, professional, efficient, value-added risk-based audit services.

The Associate Manager works under the direction of the Audit Managers and the Director. The Associate Manager will be assigned responsibility to complete specific components of the audit project.

Responsibilities :

• Complete audit and advisory assignments in accordance with department methodology and Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards.
• Manages assignments within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to the Audit Manager.
• Communicates / conducts interviews with management regarding the risks being managed by business unit; and assists in developing control objectives, what could go wrong statements and audit programs to evaluate these risks.
• Documents controls to mitigate risks, writes and executes audit procedures to test the design and operating effectiveness of these controls.
• Assists in presenting audit findings and recommendations to business unit management; resolve issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions to mitigate the risk / impact.
• Assists in preparing audit reports, including executive summary and rating of adequacy of control environments, making practical and value-added recommendations to improve controls and the efficiency & effectiveness of operations;

audits reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized, and issued within departmental service standards.

• Follows up on open audit issues until resolved, as assigned.
• Provides on the job training and feedback to staff auditors assisting on assignments and contributing to their development.
• Assist business unit management by providing risk management consulting support, education and training.
• Complete assigned work required to support External Auditors.

What we are looking for :

• Experience and good knowledge of investments and asset management business risks and processes is required.
• Knowledge of investment areas such as credit risk, hedge accounting, complex derivative instruments, private equity investments and / or investment valuations would be desirable.
• University degree is required.
• A recognized public accounting (CPA), internal auditing (CIA, CFSA), or investment management (CFA) designation is desirable.
• 3 plus years of financial services experience within internal / external audit, risk, compliance or equivalent financial services business experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business processes and their risk implications, analyze situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit methodologies, project management and system development methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
• Customer focus and commitment to quality.
• Results oriented; ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to deal effectively with staff and audit management.
• Good data analytical skills and understanding of Power BI is an asset.
• Leadership skills in achieving departmental, project and individual objectives.

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