The Internal Audit Department for Aegon Asset Management (GAAM) is an established global internal audit department with headquarters in The Hague. The Chief Audit Executive AAM who is located in The Hague leads this team. The job holder will report to the Senior Audit Manager and work with colleagues within the global audit team. 

The purpose of the Senior (Operational) Auditor role is to perform audits and oversee the delivery of internal audits and services to Aegon Asset Management (AAM) entities in keeping with the annual internal audit plan.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of the risk based Audit Plans

• Ensure there is structured, systematic documentation to support the Audit Plans.
• Ensure the background explanations contained within the Plans are well documented for the purpose of knowledge transfer and external review by Regulators and IIA.  

Delivery of risk based Audit Services

• Delivery of audit services in accordance with agreed scope and objectives taken from the annual Audit Plans.
• Perform all auditing tasks such as planning the audit, establishing work programmers, conducting fieldwork, discussion of audit findings, agreeing management actions and timelines and writing the audit reports.
• Gather, document and analyse information, evidence of risks and effectiveness of control measures (using interviews, observations, file review, and risk analysis).
• Develop and maintain audit programmes.
• Provide audit advisory services.
• Participate in and execute special reports (e.g. fraud investigations, due diligence and global audits).
• Contribute to the continuous development of the audit department.  

Stakeholder Management

• Seek engagement with business leaders/managers and document the meeting outcomes for input into audit planning.
• Actively advise AMM on Risk and Control issues. Management Reporting/Quarterly Committee Reporting

Management Reporting/Quarterly Committee Reporting

• Assist the Audit Manager with quarterly reporting to the local committees and Aegon book preparation. 

Centre of expertise for the Asset Management Audit

• Work collaboratively with global audit team members to establish centres of expertise and actively share knowledge within the AAM audit team.
• Train and mentor junior staff.  

Skills and Experience

• Proven record of internal audit experience.
• Willingness to complete professional qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, or similar).
• Ideally an individual with experience of internal auditing within asset management, private wealth management, banking or financial services.
• Awareness and knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance developments and IT controls.
• Previous experience of working effectively with remote teams to achieve local and global objectives.
• Excellent communication skills.