Director, Internal Audit | Financial Services

• Lead and execute complex, risk based internal audits from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Develop audit strategies and risk assessments for assigned business areas and emerging risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of operational, regulatory, and governance controls.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive issue remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.
• Partner with business leaders to provide independent challenge and risk insights.
• Contribute to annual audit planning and ongoing business monitoring activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodology, efficiency, and overall audit quality.
• Monitor industry, regulatory, and risk developments that may impact the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and effectively communicate with executive leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Internal Audit function.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead a high profile audit portfolio with executive visibilityCollaborative culture with strong leadership and flexibility

A successful Director, Internal Audit should have:

• 8+ years of Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or related experience within financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
• Proven experience leading complex, risk based audits and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Ability to evaluate complex business processes and identify control improvement opportunities.
• Experience working in a fast paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent are preferred.

Our client is a leading financial services organization with a strong commitment to governance, risk management, and professional development. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, supportive leadership team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible hybrid environment.

• Competitive base salary of $170,000 - $200,000
• Performance based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and collaboration
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to lead a critical audit portfolio within a leading financial services organization
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Strong career progression and leadership development opportunities

Interested? Apply today.