A leading global financial institution is looking to add a senior hire to its Credit Risk Audit team in New York. This role offers deep exposure across lending, counterparty credit risk, and complex products, sitting within a high-performing audit function.
This is a highly visible position working closely with senior stakeholders across risk and the business, with a strong focus on data, analytics, and evolving audit practices.
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end audit engagements across credit risk and lending businesses
Act as a subject matter expert across credit products, with the ability to assess risk and controls in detail
Evaluate control environments and identify gaps, driving practical and sustainable remediation
Partner with stakeholders across risk, audit, and the business to deliver audit coverage
Support audit planning by identifying emerging risks and key focus areas
Drive enhancements to audit methodology, including use of data and AI-driven tools
Lead issue validation, root cause analysis, and reporting through closure
Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive experience within risk or audit, with strong internal audit experience required
Deep expertise in credit risk, with the ability to speak in detail across products and exposures
Background within large financial institutions or global banks
Experience operating as a subject matter expert within audit engagements
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data and emerging technologies
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders