Senior Associate Internal Auditor

**Our Essence**:
Patria is, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.

**About Patria**:
Patria is made of high performers like you. Behind every result we achieve as a team, there are talented people with unique set of skills: From an entrepreneurial spirit to high a performance mindset. From high-level expertise to a hands-on approach.

It is through these qualities that we have fostered trusting relationships with each of our clients. We proudly highlight our high returns to our investors coupled with our unwavering commitment to ethical values.

That’s why we have been known as the regional and sector specialist in alternative asset management with on-the-ground expertise everywhere we operate. Patria anticipates trends to create long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders for over 35 years. We envision to keep delivering consistent results to better serve our clients.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Support the performance of the internal audit risk assessment.
- Assist in developing a risk-based audit plan.
- Plan and lead internal audit projects to assess the efficiency of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
- Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management.
- Draft clear and concise internal audit reports.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective remediation.
- Participate in special projects, investigations, and initiatives as assigned by leadership.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit methodology and tools.

**Requirements**:

- The role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of controls and risk management practices.
- Strong critical thinking mentality, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing audits in diverse geographic regions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with coworkers at all levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree or equivalent experience or CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Spanish and Portuguese language skills are highly appreciated

**Work Environment**:
It isn’t just the performance that matters. We also care about the way we achieve our targets. We see our way of working as a differentiator, which contributes to retain the best team, to establish long-term relationships with clients, to expand to other countries, and to attract investors and partners who allow us to generate superior returns:
1. Ethical

2. Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives

3. Associative and Complementary

4. United by a Purpose

5. Disciplined, Criteria-driven and Hands-on

6. Environment that Fosters High-Performance

**Diversity**:
At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.