Business Audit Specialist (New York): D.E. Shaw & Co.

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a Business Audit Specialist for its Internal Audit group. The Business Audit Specialist will be responsible for evaluating the management of financial, operational, compliance, and other business-related risks through the execution of audits and special reviews; managing and conducting audit work, including planning, testing, and writing audit reports for distribution to management; presenting issues, recommendations, and good operating practices to management; assisting the Chief Audit Executive with the establishment of department and audit plans; developing and maintaining audit skills; coordinating with public accounting firm staff; and training and supervising junior staff.

The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team; handle multiple assignments concurrently; and possess detailed knowledge of internal audit practices at financial service firms, preferably broker-dealers or investment advisors. A CPA and a minimum of seven years of relevant internal audit or related work experience are required. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) accreditation and Series 7 or other FINRA licenses are preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven individual with extraordinary raw ability and long-term potential; strong analytical, problem-solving, relationship management, and communication skills; and will have a strong record of academic and professional achievement. To find out more, email your resume and a cover letter to HotJobs-BusinessAudit@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $35 billion in aggregate capital (as of November 1, 2007), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Broker-dealer activities of the D. E. Shaw group are conducted in the United States through D. E. Shaw Securities, L.L.C., which is registered as a broker-dealer with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C., D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C.; and Laminar Direct Capital GP, Inc. are registered as investment advisers with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and conduct investment advisory activities.