Vice President Internal Audit (Corporate Functions)

Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location:
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 Days in Office
Salary Range: $175,000 to $200,000
Bonus: 25%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Internal Audit to join a well-established financial services organization. This individual will lead and execute risk-based audits across corporate functions, evaluate internal controls, and support enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive internal audit experience within banking or financial services, strong regulatory knowledge, and demonstrated success managing complex audits while mentoring and developing audit professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex, risk-based internal audits across corporate functions and business operations.

• Oversee the full audit lifecycle, including risk assessments, planning, testing, documentation, findings, and reporting.

• Evaluate internal controls, operational risks, regulatory compliance, and governance processes.

• Identify control deficiencies, recommend improvements, and communicate findings to senior management.

• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.

• Contribute to annual audit planning, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with established audit methodologies and IIA standards.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior management to identify emerging risks and evaluate control effectiveness.

• Provide audit expertise across financial services operations, regulatory requirements, and corporate functions.

• Support integrated audits involving Finance, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management.

• Prepare audit findings, management reports, and presentations for executive leadership and audit committees.

• Utilize data analytics and risk-based methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor junior auditors and audit team members.

• Review audit workpapers and deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with professional standards.

• Manage multiple audit engagements, resources, priorities, and deadlines.

• Support team development, performance management, and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Extensive Internal Audit experience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated financial institution.

• Proven ability to independently lead and manage complex financial, operational, and risk-based audits.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

• Knowledge of U.S. banking and financial services regulatory expectations.

• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring audit professionals.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives.

• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and deliver results within established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CMIIA.

• Experience auditing corporate functions, particularly Finance, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management.

• Experience preparing audit committee reports, executive summaries, and internal audit management reporting.

• Knowledge of regulatory remediation, issue validation, and control testing.

• Experience utilizing data analytics in audit execution.

• Previous experience within a major bank or other highly regulated financial services organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on audit leader who brings a combination of technical expertise, strong business judgment, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience independently managing complex audits from planning through completion.

• Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Confidence communicating audit findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving business processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid work schedule – 2 days in the office.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact audit and risk management initiatives.

Additional Information: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Internal Audit professional with a strong background in banking or financial services and are looking to advance your career in a Vice President-level position, we encourage you to apply.