Manager, Internal Audit, Middle Eastern Sovereign Wealth Fund (Role based in GCC)

Background:

Our client, a global top-10 Sovereign Wealth Fund based in the Middle East, is currently seeking a senior professional for their Internal Audit team. This is a strategic, generalist role that will operate across the organisations diverse business lines and functions, offering broad exposure to investment operations, corporate functions, and enterprise governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across a variety of domains, including investments, finance, operations, corporate functions, and IT.
• Evaluate internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to ensure alignment with best practices and organizational objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to understand emerging risks, key processes, and strategic developments.
• Identify control gaps and areas for improvement, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• Draft concise, high-impact audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Contribute to the annual audit planning process through risk analysis, research, and stakeholder input.

Requirements:

• Experience: 10-15 years of progressive internal audit experience, ideally within a large investment institution, global financial services firm, or complex corporate environment.
• Audit Focus: Strong generalist profile with the ability to audit across diverse functional areas.
• Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Certifications: Relevant professional credentials such as CIA, CPA, ACCA are strongly preferred.
• Industry Exposure: Experience working with or auditing sovereign institutions, regulators, or investment funds is a plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence stakeholders and operate independently with sound judgment.