Internal Audit: Quality Assurance​/Professional Practices Consultant

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is hybrid, onsite 4 days per week and one remote day, based in Buffalo NY, Wilmington DE, Bridgeport CT, or Iselin NJ. Candidates must reside within commutable distance or be willing to relocate.

Senior level quality assurance professional in internal audit. Requires in-depth internal audit, talent management, and risk knowledge to assess, support, and promote internal audit quality across the organization.

• Design, maintain, and execute effective quality assurance program that assesses conformance to professional auditing standards and internal audit methodology, aligning with regulatory expectations.
• Challenge audit teams on scope, approach, and results; provide sound advice on audit procedures and identify opportunities to enhance methodology.
• Conduct industry research and analyze current environment to drive methodology changes in coordination with the Professional Practices Director and Chief Auditor.
• Maintain and improve internal audit processes and reporting to support division operations, including reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporate data analytics and automation throughout all aspects of the Professional Practices program.
• Inform and demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives.
• Coach and mentor junior audit team members, tailoring knowledge sharing based on skill and experience levels.
• Adhere to compliance and operational risk controls per company and regulatory standards; support timely implementation of audit points and external regulator issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Own one or more programs within the Professional Practices team:
  Audit Methodology, Operations and Reporting, Quality Assurance, and Talent Management.
• Provide high‑quality deliverables meeting professional standards and regulatory expectations.
• Communicate with senior, middle, line management, and external auditors, building strong partnerships across the organization.
• Interact periodically with external regulatory agencies.

May provide coaching opportunities for audit professionals. Limited responsibility for performance management, compensation planning, or similar duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or related technical field.
• Seven years of relevant experience, including two years of leadership experience.
• Or, eleven years of higher education and/or work experience with two years of managerial experience if no degree.
• Strong communication, judgment, political astuteness, cultural sensitivity, project management, and critical thinking skills.
• Specific subject‑matter expertise in internal audit methodology, talent management, and regulatory expectations.

• MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field.
• Certified CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification.
• Financial Services industry experience.

Pay range: $ - $ Annual (USD). Compensation will be determined by individual combination of knowledge, skills, and experience.

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