Information Technology-Risk-Audit Quality Assurance-Director (New York, NY)

Information Technology-Risk-Audit Quality Assurance-Director (New York, NY)

Information Technology-Risk-Audit
Quality Assurance- Director
200-230k + bonus

Leading Global Investment Banking Co in NYC seeks 15+ yrs financial experience, must have "Big 4" IT Audit as well as top tier Investment banking/capital market experience

This is an organization covering the Bank's global business. The division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment.

This Global operations and technology group plays a central role in driving value for the firm and its clients. This group provides products and services in the following areas:

Global technology infrastructure
Management of IT vendors
Information Security business continuity
Facilities management
Customer contact centers
Software application development

Job Responsibilities

QA partner to Chief Auditor IT.

QA of Third Parties and Change/Programs

Carry out regular period scorecard reviews and share best practice

Assisting in the review and improvement of global Internal Audit methodology and practices through:

o Drafting and presenting methodology documents

o Developing and rolling out targeted methodology training.

o Providing day to day support and guidance to auditors

Ensure the workflow supports key methodology requirements.

Conduct Stakeholder feedback program using QA framework. Feedback loop into methodology and training communicated to the Chief Auditor

Share industry best practice, common pitfalls with teams globally.

QA of IT's completed risk assessment

QA review of auditable entities.

Conduct Site Reviews (location reviews)

Develop QA thematic reporting from Site Reviews specifically on organization structure, scorecard best practices, toolkit effectiveness, audit universe coverage, audit efficiency assessment, compliance with Internal Audit standards

Lead in QA Thematic Review

Global Methodology training

QA of IT's Internal Audit presentations for Audit Committees

Conduct pro-active "hot reviews", Internal Audit location reviews (site reviews), an efficient and effective scorecard evaluation and reporting mechanism, a continuous improvement program and other solutions to drive a best in class quality assurance function
Working with the QA team to develop a methodology to provide a valued interactive program of support and assurance to subsidiary boards and audit committees
Working with the QA team to develop a methodology to provide a valued interactive program of support and assurance to senior management on issues, trends, root causes and impacts to the respective business activities and the group.
Working with the QA team to develop a methodology to provide a valued interactive program of support and assurance in accordance with requirements and appropriate expectations to regulators and supervisors on issues, trends, root causes and impacts relating to governance, risk management and internal control issues.
Develop an approach, methodology and tool kits including reporting formats for monitoring compliance with IA methodology and IA's adherence to regulation

Candidate Qualifications and Competencies

Must have 4 yrs degree and first-hand experience of Big 4 IT audits and Internal Audit from top tier Investment Banking / Capital Markets firm.
Candidates should have at least 15 years of diversified financial management experience, ideally including experience in audit or a related field. Experience in working with international operations and teams. H/She should have a thorough knowledge of operations and control systems as well as an understanding of best-in-class audit methodologies. H/She must be proficient in risk and control analysis and audit concepts for a full range of products and specialized areas and will be skilled at analyzing root causes of problems and anticipating 'horizon' issues. Related certifications (ACA, CPA, CFA, Sigma 6 or CIA) are a plus.

The Quality Assurance Methodology Director will be a strong, energetic individual with a proven track record in managing high-performance teams.
Candidates must have effective negotiation skills, a proactive approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. Strong presentation and relationship management skills are essential. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic and approachable style. Candidates must have effective persuasion skills, the ability to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization, and will display highly effective networking and influencing skills.

Reports to Chief Auditor Strategy, Quality Assurance, Methodology and Communications.

Please send resume as a word attachment to jgrey@accessstaffing.com with the title "Quality Assurance IT Director"

• Location: New York, NY
• Compensation: 200-230k + bonus
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