Internal Auditor

Job Description

The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative, and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry- redefining companies. We are proud of our many achievements across a full spectrum of transactional and contentious practices.

The Internal Auditor serves as an independent and objective advisor tasked to help the Firm accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits and internal control reviews for the Firm, including reviews of IT applications and system implementations, to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
• Evaluate controls and processes, prepare detailed workpapers to support the test objectives and support conclusions reached in accordance with the Internal Audit Department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, best practice and any applicable global regulations or requirements.
• Draft, prepare and submit recommendations to enhance operational efficiency to management timely.
• Collaborate with and support internal and external stakeholders by sharing expertise and providing accurate and timely information related to audit status and / or other inquiries.
• Assist in developing and updating the risk register by keeping updated on changes in risk profile, key process changes or system implementations in functional units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Monitor and track the implementation and remediation of audit recommendations.
• Perform special projects or investigations as directed; complete activities within established timelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key members of management within various Business Services departments.
• Engage in continuous professional education and stay current with federal, state and local, and industry regulations and requirements.
• Perform special projects or other tasks, as requested.

Qualifications

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.