Lead Internal Audit – SOX & Operational Controls

Raymond James; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Raymond James Bank seeks an experienced Audit Professional to conduct comprehensive audits, including Sarbanes‑Oxley and operational reviews, and to develop risk profiles across key processes. You will lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, delivering high‑quality artifacts and guiding junior staff while collaborating with executives.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, control testing, and clear communication of findings to management. Hybrid work in Florida is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive audit coverage of assigned functional audit area by developing audit programs.
• Propose audit objectives, scope, procedures, and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead audit engagements from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables meeting department and professional standards.
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate, test and report the effectiveness of management controls.
• Finalize audit findings and provide an assessment of the control environment.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement of key controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders; establish a culture of engagement.
• Create and execute an effective monitoring program for assigned areas to monitor key metrics identifying control issues.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Testing controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Finance

Job description

Raymond James Bank seeks an experienced Audit Professional to conduct comprehensive audits, including Sarbanes‑Oxley and operational reviews, and to develop risk profiles across key processes. You will lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, delivering high‑quality artifacts and guiding junior staff while collaborating with executives.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, control testing, and clear communication of findings to management. Hybrid work in Florida is supported.