Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 355 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $376 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Position Overview: The purpose of the Senior Auditor role is to deliver added value audits to the various stakeholders in or outside the Aegon AM organization via the execution of audits and related work. At the core of the role is the delivery of the audits (assurance and non-assurance) and other audit related activities (i.e. annual audit planning tasks) that are allocated to the role holder as directed by audit management.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages and participates in audit fieldwork to identify controls, assess control design, testing controls and concluding on the control environment.
  • Assist in the planning, performance and reporting of audit assignments.
  • Conduct interviews with client personnel and perform walk-throughs to evaluate controls.
  • Create flowcharts, write narratives and conclude on controls based on information obtained through interviews with clients.
  • Review deliverables by other auditors to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Identify and escalates potential problems to the auditor-in-charge.
  • Prepare audit observations and make practical, value-added recommendations to improve the business risk profile, enhance management practices and increase efficiency/effectiveness of operations.
  • Direct and train entry and intermediate auditors on audit engagements.
  • Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal and/or other sensitive data.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or management information systems, or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of audit experience.
  • Strong documentation and technical auditing skills.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with team members and internal clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Internal Audit (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or related certifications. 

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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