Senior Manager / Director, Internal Audit QA
Position Overview : We are seeking a Senior Manager / Director level professional with over 8 years of experience to join our Internal Audit Quality Assurance (QA) function.
This role is pivotal in addressing a consent order related to data governance in regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data auditing, focusing on the completeness and accuracy of data sources, populations, and their traceability through to final regulatory reports.
Understanding the risks and controls inherent in data flow processes is essential.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct comprehensive audits of data sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls surrounding data management and reporting processes.
- Challenge the Internal Audit team’s methodologies, approaches, and conclusions to ensure robust and thorough audit processes.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive remediation efforts.
- Provide leadership in project management related to issue remediation, risk assessment, and audit methodology.
- Review and assess pre-closure documentation ahead of Corrective Action Plan (CAP) / Issue closure, ensuring regulatory compliance and thoroughness.
- Demonstrate strong storytelling abilities through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
- Maintain a keen attention to detail and deliver results in a timely manner to meet regulatory deadlines.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal audit, data auditing, or related fields within the financial services industry.
- Proven track record in managing complex audit projects independently.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, issue remediation processes, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in challenging audit conclusions and proposing effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Experience in regulatory reporting and familiarity with regulatory requirements in the financial services sector.
19 days ago