Internal Audit Senior Finance & Administration Analyst

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

POSITION

In 2016, we formed the Internal Audit function. Internal Audit independently tests the firm's control environment to provide assurance over the design and effectiveness of key operational controls to management and various governance committees across the firm. We endeavor to make risk proportionate and actionable recommendations to enhance controls where appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements from planning/scoping to reporting in order to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes
  
• Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in analyzing the root cause and potential impact of risk and control issues
  
• Negotiate risk proportionate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues or opportunities to enhance controls through adept collaboration and facilitation skills
  
• Prepares well written, comprehensive and timely audit reports
  
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with line management and senior leaders throughout the firm to ensure strong understanding of the business and its key risks
  
• Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and other risk management to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business
  
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously and effectively manage timelines and expectations in order to deliver high quality work products with limited supervision
  
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the internal audit framework and its processes
  
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with various 2nd line of defense functions, including Operational Risk Management, Compliance, as well as IT Risks & Controls functions
  
• Actively participate in the annual audit risk assessment process and development of corresponding annual audit plan
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in one or a combination of the following: Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance within the asset management industry
  
• BS/BA degree required - Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant business field of study
  
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) is a plus
  
• Strong analytical, risk management and problem solving skills
  
• Strategic and critical thinker who is also results oriented and pragmatic
  
• Strong communication interpersonal skills to be able to interact with various levels of management at the firm
  
• Excellent organization and project management skills
  
• Self-motivated and works well independently as well as part of a team and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
  
• Willingness to travel, when needed
  

JOB TITLE
Internal Audit Senior Finance & Administration Analyst

JOB FAMILY
Finance

LOCATION
100 Federal Street

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMCANINQ@wellington.com .