Internal Audit Technology / Data, Senior Associate

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique approach is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit www.tpg.com or @TPG on X.

TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.

Description of Position

TPG Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services across the organization to help strengthen risk management, internal controls, and business operations. The function partners closely with the business to provide practical insights while maintaining independence and professional judgment.

The Senior Associate, Internal Audit – Technology, is a key member of TPG’s Internal Audit Technology team and supports the planning and execution of technology-enabled audits in accordance with the annual audit plan. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with responsibility for performing audit fieldwork, documenting risks and controls, executing testing, and supporting issue remediation and reporting.

The Senior Associate will participate across all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting. The role requires a strong understanding of technology processes, risks, and controls, clear communication with stakeholders, and the ability to manage assigned workstreams independently under the guidance of Audit Managers and Directors.

The Senior Associate will interact with IT, Cybersecurity, Data, Finance, Operations, and other functional teams across the organization and gain exposure to a wide range of business processes, systems, and platforms. The role also supports the annual risk assessment process, as well as ongoing internal audit reporting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit activities across all phases of the engagement, including planning walkthroughs, fieldwork, testing, and reporting, using established audit methodologies


• Perform walkthroughs of technology-enabled business processes to understand system flows, risks, and controls, leveraging data analysis and AI-enabled tools where appropriate


• Use data analytics to analyze populations, identify trends or anomalies, and support audit conclusions and issue identification


• Apply AI-enabled tools to support audit execution activities, such as research, documentation drafting, data analysis, and testing support


• Create, refine, and apply effective prompts to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of AI-assisted audit work


• Exercise professional judgment when using analytics and AI outputs, including validating results, understanding limitations, and ensuring conclusions are supported by appropriate evidence


• Prepare clear and accurate audit documentation, including process narratives, risk and control matrices, testing workpapers, and audit reports


• Obtain, analyze, and validate audit evidence to support testing results and audit conclusions


• Identify control deficiencies and execution gaps, and clearly document findings, root causes, and impacts


• Support issue tracking, remediation validation, and follow-up testing


• Communicate testing results, observations, and questions clearly with audit leadership and stakeholders


• Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness through the use of data analytics, automation, and AI within existing audit processes


• Manage assigned audit tasks independently, meet agreed timelines, and escalate issues or risks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field


• 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, risk advisory, or external audit with a technology focus in financial services, private equity, investment management, or similarly regulated industries


• Experience supporting SOX compliance activities, including ITGC testing, documentation, remediation support, and coordination with external auditors


• Hands-on experience evaluating business processes and testing internal controls in a publicly traded or similarly regulated environment


• Strong understanding of IT concepts and control areas, including IAM, cybersecurity, data, and system operations


• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large data sets


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document work and explain issues


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment


• Familiarity with AI-related risks, automation, or emerging technologies in a business environment


• Relevant certifications or progress toward certification (e.g., CISA, CPA, CIA)

It is expected that the annual base salary for this role will range from $120,000 – $150,000. Base salary is one component of TPG’s competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.