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Job ID : 1533236 Date Updated : April 16th, 2025
Internal Audit Specialist

Internal Audit - Private Equity & Investment Platforms

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Join a Tokyo-based internal audit team overseeing audits across a global investment management platform. This position offers a dynamic and low-travel opportunity to lead and execute internal audits across business units, with no SOX-related work and strong support for long-term professional development. The firm provides a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a market-leading benefits program.

Client Details

Our client is a global financial services organization with a focus on investment management, private equity, and asset servicing. The internal audit function is a trusted partner to business leaders, ensuring sound governance, operational efficiency, and risk transparency across all lines of business.

Description

  • Plan and perform risk-based internal audit engagements across business areas
  • Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks through interviews, testing, and analysis
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide value-added recommendations
  • Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports to management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand complex business processes and drive control improvements
  • Work closely with team members across Tokyo and global offices

Job Offer

  • Low travel audit environment with no SOX work
  • Opportunity to grow within a global investment platform
  • Competitive salary, bonus structure, and industry-leading benefits

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Carl Iso +818046764473.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Experience in internal or external audit
  • Certification such as CPA or CIA preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
  • Ability to analyze complex data and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Private Equity Fund, Venture Capital

Job Category

  • Banking and Financial Services > Compliance, Audit
  • Banking and Financial Services > Risk, Credit, Debt Administration
  • Accounting and Finance > Internal Audit