VP, IT Audit

VP, IT Audit

Lead complex audits across technology and emerging risk areas, providing independent assurance over critical business and technology risks. Serve as Audit Lead, driving end to end audit engagements from risk assessment and planning through execution, reporting, and issue validation. Challenge the effectiveness of governance frameworks, risk management practices, and key controls supporting enterprise technology and data initiatives. Partner with senior business, technology, and risk leaders to identify emerging risks, strengthen control environments, and promote a culture of accountability. Evaluate risks across cloud platforms, cybersecurity programs, technology infrastructure, data management, AI governance, and digital transformation initiatives. Deliver meaningful insights and actionable recommendations that help the organization improve resilience, operational effectiveness, and regulatory readiness. Present audit findings and strategic risk perspectives to senior management and executive stakeholders with clarity and influence. Contribute to the evolution of audit through the use of data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and innovative audit approaches. Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to ensure audit coverage remains forward-looking and risk-focused. Coach and develop audit professionals while helping to build a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.

A leading global financial institution.

A successful VP, IT Audit should have:

• Internal Audit, IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Risk, or related risk management experience within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading risk based audits covering technology, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, AI, infrastructure, or related operational risks.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to manage complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, issue validation, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify key risks and control gaps.
• Experience building relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders and effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, data governance practices, analytics, or emerging technology risks is highly desirable.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CRISC, or related credentials are preferred.

Competitive base salary ranging from $145,000 to $195,000, plus eligibility for performance based incentives. Significant exposure to senior business and technology leaders, with the ability to influence risk management and control strategies. Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration and engagement with the team. Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits package. Opportunity to lead high profile audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and emerging risks within a complex global environment. A collaborative culture that supports professional development, leadership growth, and career progression. Involvement in innovation initiatives leveraging data analytics, automation, and evolving audit methodologies.

Interested? Apply today.