Internal Audit - Compliance

Location: New York

locations NYC (1285) time type

Full time posted on Posted Todayjob requisition idR
7251

Internal Audit (Compliance & Corporate Functions)
About the Team The Internal Audit Department Americas (IADA) provides independent assurance and advisory services to Mizuho Bank's operations throughout the Americas, including banking, derivatives, and broker-dealer activities. As part of Mizuho Bank's global Internal Audit Division, IADA partners with audit teams across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore to assess risk management, governance, and control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Position Summary The Vice President, Internal Audit will lead and execute a comprehensive audit program focused on Compliance and Corporate Functions. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of the audit lifecycle, issue validation activities, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring efforts while contributing to departmental strategy, operational excellence, talent development, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business and audit leadership and play a key role in strengthening the firm's control environment.

Key Responsibilities Audit Leadership & Execution Lead the planning, execution, reporting, and completion of internal audits, issue validations, and special projects across Compliance and Corporate Functions.

Manage audit engagements from risk assessment through report issuance, ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies.

Review audit work papers, findings, and deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion.

Support the development and execution of IADA's annual risk assessment process, audit plan, and audit schedule.

Maintain ongoing monitoring activities to identify emerging risks and inform audit coverage.

Risk & Issue Management Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control frameworks.

Oversee issue validation reviews, including regulatory, internal audit, and third-party findings.

Partner with management to identify, assess, and resolve control weaknesses and facilitate discussion of audit observations and remediation plans.

Assist in the escalation of significant issues by developing clear, actionable recommendations and reporting conclusions.

Stakeholder Engagement Build effective relationships with business leadership, audit management, and key stakeholders across the organization.

Collaborate with Internal Audit Division headquarters and global audit teams to support audit activities and strategic initiatives.

Represent Internal Audit on committees, governance forums, and special projects as assigned.

Support interactions with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and other third-party reviewers.

Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for audit team members.

Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

Promote continuous learning and professional development through feedback, stretch assignments, and career growth opportunities.

Share best practices, encourage innovation, and leverage technology and audit tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Strategic & Operational Excellence Support departmental strategic planning, project management, process improvement, and innovation initiatives.

Assist in maintaining the Off-Site Monitoring Program and other audit governance activities.

Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks impacting financial services organizations.

Partner with IADA Quality Assurance teams to enhance audit quality and ensure ongoing compliance with internal and professional standards.

Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership.

Qualifications Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Advanced degree and/or professional certification preferred (MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE,…