Head of Internal Audit

4 days ago


Boston, United States Geode Capital Management Full time

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Head of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function to deliver value-added audit services for Geode Capital Management, LLC. This role involves developing a risk based strategic audit plan, performing internal audits to ensure controls are well designed and operating effectively, and reporting audit findings and recommendations.


The Head of Internal Audit will functionally report to the Audit Committee, meeting at least quarterly.

This is a hybrid work environment opportunity located in Boston, Massachusetts with a weekly in office schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and remote work availability on Mondays and Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop the strategic internal audit plan; including the related budget for the internal audit team.
  • Conduct and oversee the execution of operational and technology control risk-based audits in accordance with relevant auditing standards.
  • Establish strong working relationships with leaders of the business where your insights, opinions and recommendations are valued and requested.
  • Introduce and develop digital tools/techniques to extend the reach, efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team in delivering value.
  • Monitor the implementation of management remediation plans in response to audit reports.
    • Report to the Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee on the status of the internal audit plan, including information on key audit reports with high risk findings, and the status of management remediation actions.
  • Modify the internal audit plan as needed based on input from senior management, the Risk Management Committee, and the Audit Committee.
  • Lead and manage the internal audit team, including hiring, training, professional development and performance management.
  • Partner with the risk management, investment, legal and compliance teams to provide integrated risk-focused solutions and ensure effective controls throughout the organization.
  • Coordinate the annual compliance controls audit conducted by the external audit firm for Geode entities including the investment advisor and trust company.
  • Respond to client/prospect due diligence, and periodic regulator exams.
  • Meet periodically with Geode’s external auditors.

Skills You Bring:

  • Minimum of 15 years of public accounting and/or internal audit experience in the asset management industry, of which at least 5 years at the management level.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with an MBA, CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to effectively interact and influence at all levels.
  • Exceptional presentation skills, particularly with respect to board presentations and reports to the Audit Committee.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work and think independently.
  • Proficient time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Strong collaborator with the ability to stand firm on audit findings and recommendations.
  • Knowledgeable operational audit and technology audit skills.
  • Proven success leveraging technology, data analytics and other advanced techniques throughout the audit lifecycle and to improve business processes and audit efficiency.
  • Results oriented with strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Extensive experience building and empowering an audit team to deliver exceptional results through coaching, developing and inspiring others to strengthen the capability of the internal audit team.

Company Overview

Founded in 2001, Geode is headquartered in Boston’s financial district, the center of one of the world’s most vibrant finance and technology hubs and employs approximately 170 employees.

Geode is an institutional asset manager providing core beta exposures across a range of equity and niche asset classes, with over $1 trillion in AUM. With a robust infrastructure and experienced investment professionals, Geode offers the scale of a large asset management firm with the benefits of a smaller organization.

Geode is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support a diversified work environment. Learn more about Geode at www.geodecapital.com/careers

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