Manager - Internal Audit

What is the Internal Audit group responsible for

• The Franklin Templeton Internal Audit group is an independent and objective function within the Franklin Templeton organization, designed to improve and protect organizational value by providing independent, dynamic risk-based assurance and advisory services. Internal Audit (IA) accomplishes its objectives by being a future-focused and sought-after business partner driven by our insight, knowledge and expertise.

What is the Manager, Internal Audit, responsible for 

• As our Manager, Internal Audit, you will play a key role in assessing risks, reviewing internal controls, and providing forward-looking insights into improving business processes. You will work closely with senior Private Market stakeholders and co-source partners to deliver high-quality internal audit reviews and help strengthen governance. Collaboration with teams across Internal Audit and the wider organization, while working under limited supervision, is key to supporting delivery of organizational strategies. Our global organization provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues and specialists around the world.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Manager, Internal Audit

• Planning and executing Private Market audits and special projects, including meeting with auditee management, documenting the control environment, documenting control weaknesses, inefficiencies, root causes, risks, and recommendations.
• Finalizing audits and special projects for Private Market areas, including conducting exit meetings and drafting and/or reviewing the audit reports.
• Meeting and interacting with key stakeholders (primarily Private Markets), overseeing our co-source partner of internal audit services, coordinating with other internal compliance/risk management functions.
• Attending and reporting to Boards and Audit Committees (ACs) as required.
• Interacting with external auditors and/or regulators as required.
• Training and developing Internal Audit personnel, working on department-wide initiatives including methodology enhancements, quality assurance, audit tool/system enhancements and procedural reviews

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• 10 to 15+ years of auditing experience and at least 4 years in a senior/supervisory position.
• 4+ years of top-tier public accounting firm experience
• Required to hold one or more professional certification/designations in the following:
• Auditing, e.g., CPA, CIA, CA, CISA, CFE
• Experience in the asset management industry (Private Markets - Private Credit / Private Debt, Real Estate, Private Equity)
• Knowledge of regulations affecting asset management
• Demonstrated ability to perform both Assurance and Advisory reviews as well as collaborating with co-source partners
• Data analytics / data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects)

What are the other abilities of an Audit Manager

• Knowledge of and ability to understand, adapt, respond to, and proactively seek changes and innovation in the technology business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization
• Drive critical activities to completion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
• Knowledge of and ability to work and think alongside stakeholders to achieve stakeholders current and future aspirations and successes
• Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
• Knowledge of and the ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
• Work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines
• Act as supervisor to lower-level staff
• Ability to interact with senior management on a regular basis
• Ability to maintain a professional image (e.g., demeanor, confidentiality, humbleness, maturity and confidence)