Internal Auditor
Description
Position Summary:
In compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework as defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity designed to make valuable contributions and improve Natixis Investment Management (IM) entities’ overall operations.
The Internal Auditor is a key member of the internal audit team. will participate in the performance of audits globally, specifically focusing on fieldwork, risk assessment, and testing the internal control environment, and in the review of business processes and internal controls using a risk-based audit methodology.
The Internal Auditor will analyze data, facts and test results to draw appropriate conclusions regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the Audited Unit’s internal controls, and communicate control weaknesses directly to the Audit Team Management. The Internal Auditor will develop and write audit findings and make recommendations for review by the audit engagement in-charge (Senior Auditor or Audit Manager), and Senior Manager. Those recommendations mitigate weaknesses identified in the systems, processes, and controls of Natixis IM corporate functions and its affiliates, and they help Natixis IM to improve the efficiency of its processes. The role also involves preparing written audit reports for senior management and following up on the implementation of past Internal Audit recommendations.
What you will do:
- Ability to analyze and summarize
- Effectively engage Audit Management to communicate priorities
- Regular communication with business lines of multiple affiliates, including foreign affiliates
- Strong foundational knowledge in Audit and interest in developing overall Natixis IM product and affiliate knowledge
- Up to 20% annual travel to Natixis IM non-Boston-based affiliate locations, including overseas
What you will bring:
- Utilize Natixis IM audit methodology to assess risk, and implement controls associated with those risks in the assigned audit area
- Contribute to affiliate and Natixis IM corporate meetings
- Document process understanding in narratives
- Map risks to mitigating controls and perform testing of key controls
- Complete audit work papers, documenting audit tests and findings in a work paper program
- As skills develop, make increasingly independent decisions within the limited scope of the audit assignments, and be relied upon to independently perform portions of an audit in accordance with Natixis IM Corporate Internal Audit Department and the Institute of Internal Auditor standards.
- The Auditor may serve as an in-charge Auditor for specific assignments and engagements within Natixis IM Group, as needed
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree required - Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or other relevant business field of study
- 1+ years experience in the asset management/financial services industry preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, with proven time- and project-management skills
- Effective communication, both verbal and written
- Ability to research industry regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with Senior Management of Natixis IM
- Rigor and independence of mind
- Integrity and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Great teammate
- Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data
- Exposure to asset management, operational risk management and/or compliance would be a plus
Who we are:
We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*.
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Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors, and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.