Executes audit strategy for the sound application of risk-based auditing by defining audit scope and audit programs, and drafting audit reports leveraging automation and innovative methods in a timely and high quality manner
Acts as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) by overseeing audit testing and ensuring it is executed in a timely manner and conforms with quality standards, audit policies, and procedures
Assesses impacts to business processes, controls, and strategies to provide recommendations on severity ratings and escalate broad themes or trends accordingly based on existing business knowledge
Exercises intellectual curiosity and judgment to effectively influence and challenge management to improve the control environment and drive continuous improvements on audit
Oversees a team of associates and provides day-to-day mentoring and guidance and fosters an inclusive work environment
Maintains business partner relationships, primarily with line management, to develop business knowledge
Exercises sound knowledge of product, business, and technical expertise to effectively challenge management to improve the control environment
Skills:
Analytical Thinking
Audit Planning
Internal Audit Review
Issue Management
Risk Management
Business Acumen
Coaching
Project Management
Relationship Building
Written Communications
Attention to Detail
Automation
Critical Thinking
Technical Documentation
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 8 years Audit or risk control risk/controls background preferably in financial services.
A minimum of 3 years in a lead auditor / Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) role.
Risk assessment skillset to enable evaluation of processes and other operational risks, identification of controls and determination of gaps and weaknesses.
Strong written/verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate issues/concerns and recommend corrective course of action. Capability to effectively influence risk direction and willingness to take a stand when required.
Intellectual curiosity to identify areas of risk coupled with the analytic, logical reasoning, and problem solving, risk vs. reward skills to effectively and objectively investigate/evaluate areas of risk.
Ability to manage audit projects within a risk-based audit methodology and provide coaching and training to junior associates within the team.
Must have good time management skills and the ability manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well and collaboratively as part of a team and function independently when required.
Ability to plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans within a risk-based audit methodology.
Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze large amounts of data and turn it into usable information.
Ability to successfully communicate to influence management and lead change in both strategic and tactical initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree and/or Advanced degree with relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certification
Audit or risk control risk/controls background in financial services