Kforce's client, a world class financial services firm is seeking an Internal Audit Associate to support audits performed over Investment Management businesses. This role can sit in Boston, NYC, or Baltimore. The role will be 3 days in office & 2 days remote. The candidate should have an understanding of risks, controls, and audit concepts as well as the overall investment management business, including investment products (mutual funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, alternatives, separately managed accounts, private funds, etc.), portfolio management, trading, operations, and global Investment Advisor regulation. Additionally, the candidate should have strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.Primary Responsibilities: * Execution of all phases of the audit, including scope determination, development of audit planning memorandums, documentation of walkthroughs and flow charts for key processes, development, and execution of test procedures for key controls, discussion and documentation of issues, and report writing; Ensure execution of the audit plan within departmental methodology, policies, and standards * On-going communication with business line management to follow-up on previously identified audit issues, as well as execution of testing to verify closure of previously identified audit issues * Execution of continuous monitoring and conducting ongoing risk assessments of key business processes to drive risk-based audit plan * Provide management with an independent and objective evaluation of the control environment and evaluate management's control consciousness * Conduct, as appropriate, quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with department documentation standards * Undergraduate degree in Business including Economics, Finance, Accounting, etc. * CPA, CFA, CIA, or other related licensing a plus * Two - Four years of internal audit related experience or public accounting audit with Investment Management products and services experience is preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate with senior management * Strong analytical skills * Ability to multi-task between several projects through the use of strong project management skills * Solid understanding of the internal audit process including risk assessments, planning, scheduling, reporting, continuous auditing Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Years