Audit Director - Model Risk
We are looking for an experienced Audit Director who will lead model and model risk audits from the 3LOD and partner with business stakeholders to improve company's governance, risk management and internal controls in model risk management in SMBC Americas Division, with a focus of review of CCAR model governance and controls.
Role Objectives : Delivery
- Support IAD Management Team in refining and executing the broad audit program that covers all models used in financial and non-financial risk management across SMBC Americas Division.
- Assist Model Audit Team Lead with the delivery and execution of IAD's model audit plan and assurance responsibilities. Provide support in preparation of management reports and regulatory presentation.
- Conduct or lead internal audits and issue validation according to IIA Standards and internal IAD procedures within prescribed timeframes to support timely management review.
- Ensure written and verbal communication of ACRs and individual audit report(s) as assigned conform with IAD NY methodology and incorporate sound judgment.
- Oversee and participate in quarterly and annual continuous monitoring / risk assessment process to identify business trends and changes in the business risk profile, and when necessary, propose updates to the audit plan to reflect them.
- Identify business process improvement opportunities in assigned audit areas by proposing corrective actions
- As needed, assist with special projects related to IAD strategic initiatives.
Role Objectives : Interpersonal
Effectively communicate with stakeholder and audit senior management to clearly articulate audit strategy, testing results and corrective measures.Develop, promote and maintain a collaborative and strong working relationship with AD business heads, external auditors, and regulators.Support Risk and Lending Business and Functional Head and Model Audit Team Lead to provide support, coaching, and feedback to audit team which may include other junior team members or co-sourced internal audit professionals.Demonstrate accountability, ownership and sense of diligence over individual tasks and assigned audit areas with limited supervision.Role Objectives : Expertise
Experience and deep knowledge of 1) CCAR and 2) capital markets productsExcellent communication, presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.Understanding of applicable regulatory standards (including Model Risk (SR 11-7)).Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of 10 years experience in the banking and finance industry or consulting companies, preferably in the 2nd and / or 3rd line of defense roles for model riskAt Least 4 years of hands-on audit experience and familiarity with audit techniques, internal controls, and workpaper standards.Advanced Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Finance, STEM or other quantitative field.SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
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