Vice President Audit

We are partnered with a financial institution seeking a senior Internal Audit Quality Assurance professional to support and enhance its Internal Audit function across the Americas. This individual will play a key role in maintaining and executing the Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP), while partnering closely with audit leadership on methodology, regulatory remediation validation, continuous monitoring, and audit governance initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the execution and ongoing enhancement of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)Conduct annual internal quality assessments across audit engagements to evaluate adherence to internal audit methodology, standards, and documentation requirementsIdentify control gaps, improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations to strengthen audit practicesReview and update Internal Audit policies, procedures, and methodology documentation to align with evolving regulatory and industry expectationsDeliver department-wide training sessions on audit methodology, best practices, and procedural enhancementsPerform issue validation testing related to regulatory, internal audit, and third-party remediation effortsReview continuous monitoring reports, annual audit planning, and risk assessments, providing feedback to audit leadershipAssist with regulatory requests, audit committee materials, and external audit interactionsPartner closely with Internal Audit leadership on strategic initiatives and departmental projectsQualifications10+ years of experience within Internal Audit, Audit Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance, or External Audit within financial servicesStrong understanding of internal audit methodology, QAIP standards, risk assessments, audit lifecycle management, and issue validation practicesExperience operating within a regulated banking or financial services environmentKnowledge of regulatory expectations impacting Internal Audit functionsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to interact directly with senior audit leadershipExperience supporting audit training, methodology enhancement, and governance initiatives preferredBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or MBA preferred