Jacques Simon Email & Phone Number

Paris Et Périphérie

Région De Paris, France

Internal audit assignments- Performed c. 30 audit assignments in pairs of auditors, with the aim to evaluate and contribute to the improvement of risk management, control, and governance processes- Covered various topics such as investment teams (Real Assets, Fixed Income and Equity), finance, project management and control activities- Presented audit findings to AXA IM Executive Chairman and Management Board members- Followed-up audit issues to monitor the remediation plans implementationTransversal roles- Contributed to the annual risk assessment and audit plan preparation- Held the regional practice manager position: monitored adherence to common methodology practices in coordination with AXA Group Internal Audit, conducted quality assurance reviews of issue closures, and on-boarded new joiners- Monitored the Real Assets and ESG departments as a business partner within Internal Audit

Région De Paris, France

Statutory audit engagements:• Asset Management : statutory audit of management companies and UCITS• Private Equity : statutory audit of Private Equity funds, review of valuation methodologies for non-quoted investmentsAudit-related engagements:• GIPS standards (calculation and presentation of the investment performance history): verification of the compliance of management companies with the GIPS standards, and assistance to become compliant• SSAE16 standards (internal control): examination of the design and operating effectiveness of a management company’s internal control frameworkManagement of a large portfolio of engagements:• Design and implementation of the audit strategy • Planning and monitoring of the audit teams • Client relationship management and financial monitoring of the engagements

Région De Paris, France

Designed an EBIT simulation before monthly closing, analysed daily sales figures, harmonized and optimized monthly Reporting, etc.

Luxembourg

Audit of Investment Funds in Luxembourg