Job DescriptionAs an Individual Contributor, this role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal audit standards, methodologies, and professional practices to support effective and efficient execution of the internal audit function. The role provides subject-matter expertise in audit quality, methodology, and regulatory alignment and supports the Internal Audit strategy through process enhancement, training support, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities- Audit Standards and Methodology Leadership: Leads the development, maintenance, and enhancement of internal audit standards, methodologies, and practice guidance aligned with professional standards and regulatory requirements. Provides technical interpretation and guidance on methodology application across audit engagements.
- Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP): Oversees and executes Quality Assurance and Improvement Program activities, including ongoing monitoring, internal assessments, external assessment coordination, and tracking and validation of QAIP findings. Analyzes results of internal and external reviews and recommends updates to policies, procedures, methodologies, and practices to strengthen audit quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
- Audit Practice Enablement: Supports audit teams through subject-matter expertise on audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and other audit practices. Leads working groups or initiatives to drive consistency and continuous improvement across audit activities.
- Reporting and Governance Support: May contribute to the preparation of materials and analysis for management and Audit Committee reporting related to audit quality, methodology effectiveness, and assessment outcomes. Designs metrics, dashboards, and heat maps to evaluate audit effectiveness and progress against established objectives.
- Training and Knowledge Development: Designs and delivers training related to audit methodology, industry standards, and emerging risks. Supports knowledge-gap assessments and contributes to professional development initiatives across the audit function.
- Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience or certification(s) may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit or a related field, with extensive experience in audit methodologies, quality practices, and professional standards. Experience in highly regulated industries, large complex organizations, and/or the banking industry preferred.
- Possession of at least one relevant professional certification required, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or another comparable credential.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and related business and audit software.
- Expert knowledge and skill proficiency in internal auditing, internal controls, and risk management.
- Advanced knowledge and skill proficiency in business acumen, continuous improvement, corporate governance, critical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, customer experience, decision making and judgement, laws and regulations, and project management.
- Strong knowledge of professional auditing standards (e.g., IIA, COSO), advanced technical expertise and analytical capability to influence audit practice outcomes through guidance, collaboration, and effective use of audit technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Communicates clearly and credibly with leadership and peers and contributes to the continuous improvement of audit quality and the overall effectiveness of the internal audit function.
