Internal Auditor

THE ROLE

Virtu is seeking an Associate Internal Auditor to perform tasks that focus on full-cycle internal audit projects, including Sarbanes-Oxley 404b, to meet the Company's strategic goals and initiatives. Internal Audit works closely with various departments across the firm – operations, technology, and finance – in an effort to maintain and support the ongoing integrity of the Company's control environment. The candidate will be involved in all phases of the Company's ongoing SOX compliance and Internal Audit functions from planning to reporting.

ROLE

• Perform internal audits to verify the design and effectiveness of internal controls for financial reporting, operations, technology, and compliance.
• Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities within IT, system, and business processes and recommend remediation actions.
• Validate remediation efforts for outstanding issues. 
• Identify gaps between implemented controls and key risks and recommend remediation actions.
• Coordinate extensively with auditors to reduce the burden on process owners with multiple requests.
• Analyze any changes to internal business processes and/or accounting standards to assess the potential risks and impacts to controls in place.
• Conduct periodic meetings/walkthroughs with process owners to ensure any changes to processes are documented and properly assessed for control gaps.
• SOX business process and IT experience is a plus.

THE CANDIDATE:

• 3-6 years of experience in a public accounting environment (Big 4 preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) with CPA and CISA designation (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, 17a-5) and audit concepts within the broker-dealer/financial services industry
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of management, including employees across departments and organizational subsidiaries
• Highly motivated individual with ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives, including proper time management, ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail while working within a team for a collective goal 
• Well-developed judgment, management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required to effectively deal with a complex business environment
• Strong documentation skills and ability to complete process narratives and flowcharts of financial and IT process controls
• Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written), as candidate must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels across the organization
• Stays current with changes in regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and areas of focus/hot topics for external audits
• Proactive individual who will help develop and enhance documentation and testing standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)

 Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.