Director, Internal Audit - Investments

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Role Summary

T. Rowe Price is looking for someone who is driven by “doing the right thing”, who is ethical, stands strong in the face of adversity and can communicate and navigate situations in a respectful and effective manner. The successful candidate will be able to optimally maneuver through all levels of the organization, positively influence others, and keep up with the constantly evolving and growing landscape of T. Rowe Price including our global offices.

The Investments Audit Director directs the investments audit operations and strategy following established policies and standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security. Leads risk-based audits and evaluations of investments and trading operations and influences establishment of controls and risk mitigation. Develops staff capabilities and competencies through training and coaching that reflect auditing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of auditors and external co-source partners (as applicable) responsible for executing the audit plan
• Provide leadership to collaborate and execute the strategic vision for investments audit, and the overall Internal Audit strategy
• Provides leadership to less experienced staff and reviews their work. Contributes to the achievement of objectives for multiple business units.
• Leverages relationships with external peers to guide the function to be best in practice. Oversees and evaluates the progress versus the department's strategic plan.
• Effectively partner, engage with, and manage relationships with global investments and trading business stakeholders
• Effectively partner, collaborate, and manage relationships with the internal audit leadership team in assessing opportunities for and conducting audits and advisory reviews
• Works with leadership to develop policies and practices that solve the most complex issues, foster new and innovative ideas, and influence the team to evolve practices and accept change.
• Liaise with other assurance groups and other business functions to coordinate efforts, establish common best practices, leverage successes, and take advantage of any lessons learned.
• Help Lead, scale and drive operational excellence for the Internal Audit organization 
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of Audit to drive enhancement and elevation of internal audit practice

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND
• 10+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred:

• Background in Internal Audit leading Investments/Trading audits within Asset Management
• 10+ years of related experience in Risk, Audit Operations leading audit & SOX program support/execution
• 5+ years of managerial experience with strong ability to lead, encourage, and mentor teams  
• Relevant certification(s): e.g. CIA 
• International experience and proven ability to work across multiple geographies and cultures
• Possesses a high energy level, intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic with a dedication to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Process improvement expertise with a willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• Strong project management and influencing skills; relationship builder and ambassador for the Internal Audit brand. Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal leaders and other business partners, including those in other geographies, internal and external auditors and outside consultants.
• Superb oral and written communication skills, including presenting and translating sophisticated concepts into understandable points of view and work optimally at all levels of the company.  Ability to effectively communicate points-of-view and recommendations to key partners.
• Ability to think strategically and transform goals and objectives into impactful solutions/plans.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.