Colin Patrao
About Colin Patrao
Colin Patrao is a Senior Audit Manager with extensive experience in audit and risk management, having worked at notable firms such as KPMG and Ernst & Young. He specializes in assurance engagements and collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance corporate governance.
Current Role at Legal & General
Colin Patrao serves as a Senior Audit Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for providing assurance on emerging risk areas and collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance corporate governance and risk management. His expertise contributes to the organization's overall risk management strategy and internal audit processes.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Colin Patrao has extensive experience at KPMG, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Kuwait from 2006 to 2008, followed by a role as a Senior Associate from 2003 to 2006. He later returned to KPMG UK, where he served as a Manager from 2010 to 2015 and as a Senior Manager from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at KPMG provided him with a solid foundation in audit practices and risk management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Colin Patrao earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification in Accounting from 2008 to 2009. These academic credentials underpin his expertise in audit and risk management.
Experience in Internal Audit
Colin Patrao served as the Head of Internal Audit at CQS from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, he developed and executed a risk-based internal audit plan that focused on regulatory, operational, and financial risks in the investment management sector. He regularly reported to the Group Audit & Risk Committee on audit outcomes and the progress of control remediation efforts.
Specialized Audit Engagements
Colin Patrao specializes in conducting AAF 01/06 and ISAE 3402/SOC 1 reviews, which are specific types of assurance engagements. His expertise in these areas enhances the reliability of financial reporting and compliance within organizations, ensuring that they meet regulatory standards.