Audit Professional Practices Consultant - Audit Methodology

audit professional practices consultant - audit methodology

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this role will be hybrid 3 days/week out of: buffalo ny, bridgeport ct, wilmington de. Will consider hybrid candidates in nyc and boston. Must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

this role provides senior level expertise in the professional practice of internal audit methodology and change management which requires in-depth internal audit, change management, and risk knowledge to oversee and advance the methodology of the internal audit division and ensure internal audit practices meet regulatory and industry requirements.

• stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits.
• own and oversee the internal audit division’s audit methodology and change management programs by maintaining, enhancing, and innovating internal audit practices and expectations within the department in partnership with internal audit management and senior leadership.
• demonstrate thorough understanding of internal audit’s methodology, provide sound advice to audit teams in their execution of audit procedures, and identify opportunities to enhance ia’s methodology. Performs thorough industry research and analyses the current environment to drive methodology changes in coordination with the professional practices director and chief auditor.
• design, maintain, and/or execute effective internal audit processes and reporting to support the operations of the division on a daily basis. This includes operational processes performed within the professional practices as well as the entire division and reporting provided to internal and external stakeholders.
• successfully contribute to the success of the division through partnership with peers and others in the execution of activities beyond those of primary ownership.
• organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management.
• incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all aspects of the professional practices program.
• inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives.

• possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.
• proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and other key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• build strong partnerships with stakeholders and audit team members.
• demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.

• coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience.
• adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with company or regulatory standards and policies.
• promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the m&t bank brand.
• maintain m&t internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• complete other related duties as assigned.

• this role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for ownership of one or more programs within the professional practices team of the internal audit division. Programs of direct ownership include: audit methodology and change management. Deliverables are of high quality, add value to the division and the organization, which meet professional auditing standards and regulatory expectations.
• this position directly communicates with senior, middle and line management and external auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.
• this role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.