Director, Internal Audit

Location: New York

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture.

At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director in Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk for our Audit and Assurance services practice. Responsibilities :
Drive and lead the day-to-day execution of Advisory Engagements (internal audit engagements, Sarbanes-Oxley assistance, Risk Assessments, Maturity Assessments) for clients within the financial services industry (Asset Management/Private Equity), including activities such as;
Design and development of risk assessments, annual audit plans, audit programs, working papers, internal audit reports, and other deliverables based on the specific engagement requirements

Serve as a coach and mentor and provide opportunities for on-the-job training for staff, as well as other team members

Identify and clearly communicate performance improvement opportunities and leading practices to client personnel and senior management and work with partners to assist in practice management including resource allocation, career development of staff, and other administration decisions

Establish your financial services and internal audit knowledge through sharing and participation in the continual development and publication of thought leadership and service offerings

Develop and maintain a positive, productive, collaborative professional relationship with the client and engagement or project teams to provide well-coordinated and consistent high performance results Additional Responsibilities for Director:

Identify new business opportunities, participate in firm go-to-market activities, and contribute to the development of proposals

Assemble and direct large and small teams to deliver high quality work product for clients of all sizes, backgrounds and industries

Effectively communicate the value propositions of various Firm services, thought leadership and emerging risk(s) to clients, and be recognized and respected by clients as a knowledgeable valued professional

Qualifications : A minimum of eight years of experience in assurance, controls and / or corporate compliance-related experience, including consulting, auditing, risk management, or operational roles with a focus on financial services and experience should include performing internal or external audits from the beginning of an engagement or project through completion

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field and CPA, CIA or CISA preferred

Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, lead project engagements, attract new business, and build lasting professional relationships with senior client executives

Relevant experience in project management and the full life-cycle of a project

Advanced problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to use data effectively identify…