Senior Audit Manager - Financial Services, Hybrid NYC

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit team in New York City. You will lead cross-team audits, oversee multiple project teams, and report progress to audit management.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, issue resolution, and high-level collaboration with business lines. A CPA/CIA/CFIRS or equal certification, along with 8-10+ years in financial services audits, is required. The position is hybrid with at least three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field required.
• 8-10+ years leading audit engagements in financial services (asset management and wealth management).
• At least one professional audit certification required (CPA, CIA, CFIRS).
• Prior managerial experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of fiduciary regulations; trust audits and regulatory examinations desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; able to present complex issues to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and review the activities of the audit project team and collaborate on audit reports.
• Recruit, train, supervise and develop the team.
• Provide leadership and guidance for performance and growth of the audit team.
• Evaluate risks, controls, policies, and procedures and how management mitigates risk.
• Draft audit reports with issues, implications and recommendations.
• Present audit results and recommendations to senior management.
• Stay aligned with business changes and provide strategic risk advice.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit team in New York City. You will lead cross-team audits, oversee multiple project teams, and report progress to audit management.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, issue resolution, and high-level collaboration with business lines. A CPA/CIA/CFIRS or equal certification, along with 8-10+ years in financial services audits, is required. The position is hybrid with at least three days in the office.