Managing Director, IT Audit

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading global bank to appoint a Managing Director to oversee a critical Technology Audit function. This role will set strategy, drive global coverage, and provide independent assurance across technology, data, cybersecurity and emerging tech landscapes.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience auditing large financial institutions with expertise in AI, data governance and analytics, advising executives on transformation, regulation, and risk.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Technology Audit or related control functions.
• Leadership experience in global banking, regulator, or large financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in AI governance, data governance, and advanced analytics.
• Deep knowledge of cloud tech, cybersecurity, IT controls, and operational resilience.
• Experience auditing AI-enabled processes and model governance.
• Understanding regulatory expectations for AI and data in banking.
• Proven ability to present to regulators and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Technology Audit strategy and annual plan.
• Provide independent assurance over technology, data, AI, cybersecurity, and resilience.
• Oversee audits of governance, data quality, cloud, and IT controls.
• Evaluate frameworks supporting AI adoption and advanced analytics.
• Assess model governance, data privacy, and responsible AI.
• Partner with Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Audit leaders.
• Present findings to executive management, regulators, and Board committees.
• Monitor large-scale technology and data transformation initiatives.
• Drive analytics, automation, and innovative audit techniques.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of audit professionals.

Skills

Technology Audit

IT Risk

Cybersecurity

Data Governance

AI Governance

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Analytics

Job description

We are partnered with a leading global bank seeking a Managing Director to lead a critical Technology Audit function. This executive will be responsible for establishing audit strategy, overseeing global audit coverage, and providing independent assurance across the firm's technology, data, cybersecurity, and emerging technology environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience auditing complex technology organizations within large financial institutions, along with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data governance, data risk, and advanced analytics. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insight and challenge around technology transformation, digital innovation, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global Technology Audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Provide independent assurance over technology, cybersecurity, data, AI, and operational resilience risks across the organization.
• Oversee audits covering AI and machine learning governance, data governance, data quality, data lineage, data management, analytics platforms, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, technology operations, application development, change management, IT general controls, and operational resilience.
• Evaluate governance, controls, and risk management frameworks supporting AI adoption, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls surrounding model governance, algorithmic decision-making, data privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions to identify and mitigate key risks.
• Present audit findings, emerging risk themes, and strategic recommendations to executive management, regulators, and Board-level committees.
• Monitor large-scale technology, AI, and data transformation initiatives, providing independent challenge throughout implementation.
• Drive the use of data analytics, automation, and innovative audit techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of senior technology audit professionals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience within Technology Audit, IT Risk, Technology Risk, Internal Audit, Cybersecurity Risk, or related control functions.
• Significant leadership experience within a global banking organization, regulatory institution, or consulting firm serving large financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in AI governance, machine learning risks, data governance, data management, data risk, and advanced analytics.
• Deep knowledge of cloud technologies, cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, technology risk management, IT controls, operational resilience, and change management.
• Experience auditing or assessing AI-enabled processes, model governance frameworks, data governance programs, and emerging technology environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations related to AI, data management, technology risk, cybersecurity, and model governance within the banking sector.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to regulators, executive management, and Board or Audit Committee stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence senior technology, data, risk, and business leaders across a complex global organization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CPA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.