Internal Audit Executive Director – Commercial & Investment Banking Technology

Internal Audit Executive Director – Commercial & Investment Banking Technology

Requirements

• 10+ years of internal or external technology auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or relevant financial services experience).
• Solid understanding of coding, data analytics and/or distributed technologies and internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
• Advanced analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, both locally and globally, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
• Proven ability to implement long-term enhancements across different areas within the firm by leading and actively participating in departmental working groups.
• Related professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, or CIA.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex audit deliverables from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Review audit work in accordance with department and professional standards, and complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Oversee all aspects of audits including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow up and verification of issue closure.
• Finalize and communicate audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with Markets technology senior stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement whilst adding value.
• Actively participate in key governance forums to provide independent challenge to management on control matters.
• Understand the stakeholder priorities and provide independent feedback on control enhancements/implementation.
• Effectively manage and lead the Audit team, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback to proactively manage performance and enhance skills across the team. Understand the team’s strengths and areas of development and guide the team in achieving their individual goals whilst giving them opportunities to enhance their skills.
• Prioritizing diversity & inclusion and fostering feedback by providing and soliciting timely, actionable feedback to help each team member improve and grow.
• Work closely with business and technology audit colleagues to ensure that key risks are identified and assessed in the program of audit coverage.
• Manage regulatory coordination for technology areas especially during regulatory examinations and other activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree and background in Technology.
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry.