This role is responsible for establishing and leading an independent internal audit function within a regulated investment management environment. The position provides objective assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the firm, its managed funds and portfolio companies. Client Details Our client is a regulated investment management firm headquartered in Qatar, operating in the alternatives and infrastructure investment space. The organisation is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance Description * Establish and maintain a risk?based internal audit plan covering the management company, managed funds, holding entities and portfolio companies * Develop internal audit policies, methodologies and procedures aligned with recognised international internal audit standards * Conduct risk?based and ad?hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports * Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval * Review compliance with fund documentation, partnership agreements, valuation policies and applicable regulations * Audit fund expense allocation, fee calculations, carried interest processes, capital calls and distributions * Independently review valuation governance, including Level 3 assets, models and assumptions * Assess the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies * Perform thematic reviews on emerging and key risks, including cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing * Audit and oversee key third?party service providers such as fund administrators, custodians and valuation agents * Track remediation actions, escalate high?risk issues and provide an annual internal audit opinion to senior stakeholders * Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due diligence * Build and manage the internal audit function, including oversight of outsourced providers where applicable Job Offer Opportunity to join a growth focused business and great benefits

A successful SVP Internal Audit should have: * 10-13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management, private equity or financial services * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration * Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required * Experience working with leading financial regulators; knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks is advantageous * Proven experience designing and delivering risk?based audit programmes and reporting to boards or audit committees * Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks * Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder?management skills * Ability to operate independently while engaging constructively with senior management * High ethical standards and strong professional judgement * Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous