Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit

BNY; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY in Pune seeks a Senior Vice President, Audit Leader for Banking Operations Audit to join our Audit team. You will lead Global Operations audits, manage SME auditors, and build strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced financial services environment.

We seek a seasoned leader with 15+ years in internal audit, Big 4 exposure preferred, and excellence in communication, planning, and execution across complex processes. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and related MS tools is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in financial services or banking Internal Audit or Second Line Risk.
• Master's degree; MBA, CPA, CFA preferred; accounting/finance focus.
• Auditing Operations functions within financial institutions.
• Big 4 background preferred; leadership of audit teams.
• Translate strategic vision into actionable audit plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; senior stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies and MS Office tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Global Operations audits with project management focus.
• Manage, train and coach a team of SME auditors, providing feedback.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and participate in Continuous Monitoring.
• Lead end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments.
• Identify meaningful issues and challenge management to remediate.
• Prepare and vet draft audit reports with stakeholders.
• Follow-up of audit actions and test implementations as needed.
• Act as SME on Global Operations, Custody Services and Payments.
• Contribute to annual audit plan development and maintenance of best practices.
• Represent Internal Audit on projects and management committees.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in accounting or finance

MBA, CPA, CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Job description

Job Description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Job Description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit, to join our Audit team. This role is located in Pune.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead complex Global Operations audits. Have excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Manage, train and coach a team of SME auditors. Review their work and give meaningful feedback.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders, regulators and participate in Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Lead in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgemental business processes and decisions.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Prepare and vet draft audit reports with stakeholders.
• Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Internal Audit on Global Operations, Custody Services and Payments.
• Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.
• Represents Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• 15+ years' experience working in financial services or banking within Internal Audit or Second Line Risk
• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Degree in accounting, finance, or relevant specialty preferred. MBA, CPA, CFA or related certifications preferred.
• Proven experience auditing Operations functions within a financial institution.
• Background with Big 4 accounting firms is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audit teams and developing talent.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable audit plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate and lead a team of skilled auditors
• Strong communication, influencing skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders both internal and external both written and verbal with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• In depth knowledge of audit methodologies
• Excellent planning, co-ordination, organisation, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiency
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, Visio
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely

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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.