Global Audit Director

IFG US; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US in Chicago hybrid environment seeks an experienced Director of Internal Audit to lead risk-based assurance and advisory activities across financial services domains. This role shapes audit strategy, partners with senior leaders, and drives continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in internal audit or risk management, CPA/CIA/CISA, and proven leadership with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent professional credential required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks and regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of risk-based audit and advisory engagements across operational, financial, compliance, regulatory, and strategic risk areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior business leaders to align audit activities with organizational priorities.
• Guide multiple audit teams through planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments.
• Present audit observations, recommendations, and insights to executive leadership and governance groups.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for audit professionals.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, and workforce planning decisions.
• Limited domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Audit planning

Risk management

Data analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

CPA

CIA

CISA

Job description

Director, Internal Audit

Location:Hybrid - Chicago, IL

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit leader seeking a highly visible role with broad organizational impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The time is now to join a global organization committed to strong governance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement. This leadership role is part of a high-performing Internal Audit function that provides independent assurance and advisory services across a complex, multinational business environment.

The Director, Internal Audit will play a key role in shaping audit strategy, leading risk-based assurance activities, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and developing high-performing audit teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness while supporting strategic business objectives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of risk-based audit and advisory engagements across operational, financial, compliance, regulatory, and strategic risk areas.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders to align audit activities with organizational priorities.
• Guide multiple audit teams simultaneously through planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments.
• Present audit observations, recommendations, and insights to executive leadership and key governance groups.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for audit professionals.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, and workforce planning decisions.
• Limited domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or a similar credential required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, or professional services.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and control environments.
• Experience within financial services, insurance, brokerage or other highly regulated industries required.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, or continuous monitoring techniques within audit activities.