Vice President of Internal Audit & Advisory
Carlyle Investment Management, LLC

Job Info

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Position Summary

The Carlyle Group's Global Internal Audit & Advisory (IA) function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance, risk management, and advisory services to the firm and its Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a flat, collaborative, agile environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations. Our vision to provide independent, high value assurance and advisory services, and proactive insights, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creating a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, intellectually curious VP interested in becoming part of our team. As a member of the Audit team you will be exposed to The Carlyle Group's business segments/functions and global operational processes to provide timely assurance, risk management, and advice. You will evaluate the firm's internal controls, operational processes, risk management processes, corporate governance, investment lifecycle, middle- and back-office processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Firm is in the midst of some exciting initiatives, providing a great opportunity to join and make an impact.

This VP role will have a concentration on the firm's Global Credit segment, in addition to other Firm segments and corporate activities. The Global Credit segment manages approximately $70+ billion in AUM across the risk spectrum, from illiquid credit, to liquid credit, to real assets credit.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, perform, direct, manage, and review a team and their work as part of internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance risks/controls, as well as SOX, across multiple departments and business units of the Firm, from planning to final report issuance.
• Work closely with various departments throughout the Firm on special projects providing consultative and advisory services, as needed.
• Be responsible for preparing, reviewing and delivering timely audit results and high quality deliverables.
• Provide recommendations, as applicable, and work with management to ensure corrective actions are taken
• Perform risk assessments of global business activities and relevant testing based on the risks and processes associated with the area being audited. Assist in communicating issues, risks and recommendations to all levels of management. Internal Audit projects will include audits, risk assessments, design reviews, operational audits, and advisory engagements on any number of financial, operational, strategic or regulatory areas across the global firm.
• Conduct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing on select firm areas.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively to ensure work is completed according to schedule and meets our high-quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key business partners and IA consulting partners.
• Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery.
• Proactively follow-up on agreed audit actions to ensure management delivers their commitments within the agreed timescales.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to the role.

Qualifications

Education & Certificates

• Bachelors Degree, required
• Concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred, or a concentration in another field with relevant professional experience
• MBA/Masters preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA or other relevant certification preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 12 years relevant professional experience, required
• Significant Internal Audit experience, required
• A significant portion of the work experience should include private credit and a strong knowledge of investment funds, with an emphasis on loan and credit funds
• Significant experience in private equity, alternatives, asset management, strongly preferred

Competencies & Attributes

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required
• Strong leadership skills with ability to lead through change with candor and optimism
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player and consistently investing in the betterment of the team
• Critical thinking skills and desire to understand the business and its control environment
• Places emphasis on quality and timeliness
• Adaptable to a changing environment, ability to embrace bold ideals, intellectual curiosity; desire to test assumptions and challenge conventional thinking
• Strong ability to build influential relationships based on shared business and risk objectives
• Ability to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit's value proposition
• Possess a strong understanding of data, innovation and technology, and their importance in the audit function; think about and seek to leverage the power of data analytics to further technical expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills a must
• High integrity and dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $301 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 456 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 1,800 professionals operating in 26 offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

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