VP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting

Job descriptionBusiness typeTypes of Jobs - General Inspection / AuditJob titleVP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory ReportingContract typePermanent ContractJob summaryThe Lead Auditor ("LA") conducts audit assignments from planning to report. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. The LA is responsible for the consistency and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables and, under the supervision of the Risk and Finance Audit Supervisor and potentially the guidance of the global Finance Audit Partner, for drafting the debriefing presentation to management and the final report. The LA usually may lead a team of several auditors in audit execution, including Fieldwork assigned to himself/herself.The LA generally, but not exclusively, leads audit assignments that have a focus on Finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, or related controls. He/she provides support to other IGE Managers for assignments where financial control expert knowledge and competencies are needed. He/she monitors and validates the proper implementation of recommended corrective actions addressingthese risks.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess the risks of the audited activities and to validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectivenessReview and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks,relying on fact based and documented audit worksVerify the audited unit's compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulationsMonitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and to adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified.Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframeNotify immediately the Audit Supervisor / Global Audit Lead or Supervisor / Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses(reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank.Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the auditFollow-through with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit reportpublicationDocument, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE/IGL Methodologies as per the AuditCharter.Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage.Team Management. Define objectives and perform end of assignment assessment for the team allocated during an assignment.Ensure collaborative and productive relationship within the team.IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topicsContribute to the on-going development of IGE's knowledge and expertise of financial/accounting controls, auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in financial control or regulatory reporting.Salary:$165,000 to $185,000#LI-DNISupplementary InformationManagement and ReportingDirect reporting line to the Americas' Director responsible for Risk and Finance audit coverageDuring an assignment, the Lead Auditor may also report to a global Supervisor in charge of the assignmentKey Internal contactsStakeholders performing and/or supporting business operations, including Finance and regulatory reportingKey External contactsThe LA may be asked to coordinate co-source resources on engagements or provide support for regulator interactionsPosition locationGeographical areaAmerica, United States Of AmericaCityNEW YORKCandidate criteriaMinimal education levelBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalentAcademic qualification / SpecialityBachelor or Masters' degree inaccounting, business, finance,engineering, economics or relatedfield (or relevant experience)CPA LicenseExperience5-8 years of experience in audit orfinancial regulatory reporting controlenvironmentAudit background in Accounting andFinancial regulatory reporting (e.g.,FFIEC 002 report, FFIEC 002Sreport, FR2900, etc.,)Required skillsCompetencies Required:Organization, efficiency, results driven, analytical skillsProject management (e.g. workorganization, time planning,feedback, communication)Verbal and written communicationAutonomy and LeadershipSelf-confidence, ability to defend ownfindings and conclusions, ability tocope with stressAccuracy and reliabilityAnalytical skillsCompetencies Desired:Relationship managementCapacity to cooperateAbility to work across disciplines andculturesBasic FrenchSkills & Knowledge Required:Knowledge of the principles,practices and techniques of auditingDemonstrated ability to gather,analyse facts, and prepare andpresent concise reportsKnowledge of organization andactivities of the BankAbility to lead a group or work aspart of a group to accomplish sharedgoalsSkills & Knowledge DesiredAny specific skills knowledge inusing core IT systems of the Bank(understanding of the dataproduction, analysis of the results)Languages