Job Overview – Director of Internal Audit (Hybrid):
Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is representing a top client hiring a Director of Internal Audit in New York, NY (Hybrid). This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to lead risk-based audit and advisory engagements across the financial services sector. Ideal for an experienced internal audit professional with expertise in SOX compliance, regulatory frameworks, and internal controls, this role oversees the full audit lifecycle, drives quality assessments, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities as the Director of Internal Audit:
- Audit Oversight: Lead internal audit engagements from planning through remediation, ensuring timely, high-quality execution.
- Risk & SOX Compliance: Assess controls, deliver SOX services, and guide remediation efforts across diverse financial environments.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a strategic partner to clients, regulators, and internal teams, delivering tailored audit insights.
- Quality & Advisory: Conduct independent evaluations (e.g., EQAs) and recommend process improvements aligned with industry standards.
- Analytics & Reporting: Utilize data analytics and prepare dashboards, KPIs, and presentations to support audit transparency.
- Team & Engagement Leadership: Mentor audit staff, manage priorities, and support business development through proposals and client relationships.
Qualifications for the Director of Internal Audit:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Experience: 7-12 years of internal audit experience, preferably within financial services (banking, broker-dealers, asset management, or insurance).
- Certification: CIA required, with CPA and CISA certifications strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, pivot tables, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Writer, and audit software, with familiarity in AI tools like Co-Pilot considered a plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO/COBIT frameworks, IIA standards, and internal audit methodology.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a proactive, organized approach and ability to manage teams and deadlines effectively.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.