Audit Manager - Global Corporate and Investment Banking
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Job Overview
The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned audit areas, acting as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), and executing the audit strategy for Lines of Business (LOBs). Key duties include leading risk-based auditing by defining scope and procedures, assessing business impacts, recommending severity ratings, drafting audit reports, and managing business relationships. The role involves fostering an inclusive environment and mentoring team members.
This role is part of the Global Corporate and Investment Banking audit team, covering audits for areas such as equity capital markets, debt capital markets, investment banking, corporate banking, and leasing. The team also handles credit risk management and global payment services audits in EMEA.
The candidate will work with teams in EMEA and APAC, with most audits being global. The Audit Manager will lead audits and a team of auditors, supporting management with ongoing audit tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Implement audit strategy for risk-based auditing by defining audit scope and programs, drafting audit reports, and utilizing automation and innovative methods.
Act as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), overseeing audit testing to ensure timely execution and compliance with quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Assess impacts on business processes, controls, and strategies, providing recommendations on severity ratings and escalating trends based on business knowledge.
Use intellectual curiosity and judgment to challenge management, enhancing the control environment and driving continuous improvement.
Lead a team of associates, offering mentoring and fostering an inclusive environment.
Maintain business partner relationships with line management to deepen business knowledge.
Apply product, business, and technical expertise to effectively challenge management and improve the control environment.
Manage multiple projects using technology and analytics in a dynamic environment.
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of internal audit experience in Corporate and Investment Banking Business (GCIB) (e.g., equity capital markets, debt capital markets, investment banking, corporate banking, leasing) at a tier 1 investment bank preferred.
8-10 years of experience in internal audit, front office business control, or compliance in financial services.
2 years of experience leading audits as auditor-in-charge.
Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate audit test plans within a risk-based methodology.
Strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience in stakeholder management, influencing management, and leading change (including respectful and objective challenge of stakeholder views on risks and controls).
Experience in team leadership, project management, and coaching junior team members.
Proactive attitude with ownership, flexibility, and intellectual curiosity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality work promptly.
Bachelor's Degree.
Desired Qualifications
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or relevant qualifications.
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Audit Planning
Internal Audit Review
Issue Management
Risk Management
Business Acumen
Coaching
Project Management
Relationship Building
Written Communications
Attention to Detail
Automation
Critical Thinking
Technical Documentation
Knowledge of banking products and processes
Familiarity with risk and controls in the business
Analytical skills
Sound judgment regarding gaps and risks
Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including issue communication
Report writing skills
Presentation skills – ability to summarize key messages for senior management/stakeholders
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
New York, NY (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person