Internal Audit Managing Director (Financial Services)

Company ProfileGlobal securities firm is seeking an experienced Chief Audit Executive to lead a critical internal audit and regulatory governance engagement. This role will support the enhancement of the organization's audit framework, risk management practices, and internal control environment within a highly regulated financial services setting. The project is expected between 6 - 8 months. The Role As the Chief Audit Executive, you will lead the Internal Audit function and serve as a trusted advisor to executive management, the Audit Committee, and regulatory authorities. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serving as the primary liaison with external audit partners to coordinate co-sourced audit activities.</li><li>Providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control effectiveness.</li><li>Developing and executing risk-based audit plans aligned with business and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Presenting audit findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to senior management and key stakeholders.</li><li>Managing relationships with financial regulators and government authorities.</li><li>Promoting a strong risk and control culture across the organization.</li><li>Supporting ongoing improvements to audit methodologies, governance frameworks, and regulatory readiness.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Extensive Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance experience within the financial services industry.</li><li>Proven track record of managing relationships with financial regulators and government authorities.</li><li>Strong understanding of securities, brokerage, banking, fintech, or other regulated financial services environments.</li><li>Experience interacting with senior executives, boards, or Audit Committees.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Chinese language proficiency is highly desirable.</li><li>Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent are advantageous.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Lead a high-impact internal audit leadership project within a growing global securities business.</li><li>Work directly with executive management, regulators, and external audit partners.</li><li>Opportunity to shape governance, risk management, and control frameworks.</li><li>Potential for contract extension and permanent conversion based on performance.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement with a collaborative international environment.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 17 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013470064 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFiaWJhaC5udXJ1bC40MTIzMC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
12.0M - 17.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal securities firm is seeking an experienced Chief Audit Executive to lead a critical internal audit and regulatory governance engagement. This role will support the enhancement of the organization's audit framework, risk management practices, and internal control environment within a highly regulated financial services setting. The project is expected between 6 - 8 months. The Role As the Chief Audit Executive, you will lead the Internal Audit function and serve as a trusted advisor to executive management, the Audit Committee, and regulatory authorities. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serving as the primary liaison with external audit partners to coordinate co-sourced audit activities.</li><li>Providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control effectiveness.</li><li>Developing and executing risk-based audit plans aligned with business and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Presenting audit findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to senior management and key stakeholders.</li><li>Managing relationships with financial regulators and government authorities.</li><li>Promoting a strong risk and control culture across the organization.</li><li>Supporting ongoing improvements to audit methodologies, governance frameworks, and regulatory readiness.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Extensive Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance experience within the financial services industry.</li><li>Proven track record of managing relationships with financial regulators and government authorities.</li><li>Strong understanding of securities, brokerage, banking, fintech, or other regulated financial services environments.</li><li>Experience interacting with senior executives, boards, or Audit Committees.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Chinese language proficiency is highly desirable.</li><li>Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent are advantageous.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Lead a high-impact internal audit leadership project within a growing global securities business.</li><li>Work directly with executive management, regulators, and external audit partners.</li><li>Opportunity to shape governance, risk management, and control frameworks.</li><li>Potential for contract extension and permanent conversion based on performance.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement with a collaborative international environment.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 17 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013470064 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFiaWJhaC5udXJ1bC40MTIzMC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-17T02:47:28Z