Senior Auditor - Risk Specialist - Audit / Control / Quality - New York, New York, United States

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Auditor – Risk Specialist to assess risk management programs. This role involves leadership in Market and Counterparty Risk coverage, conducting audits, and coaching team members. Ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of banking products and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Market, Counterparty, and Structural Risks.
• Ability to conduct risk-based audits.

Responsibilities

• Leading various audit missions independently.
• Preparing high-quality audit reports and executive summaries.
• Coaching team members to develop their competencies.

Skills

Market Risks

Counterparty Risks

Structural Risks

Risk-based Audits

Banking Products Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Job description

Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor – Risk Specialist, Vice President in the Market Activities (MARK) Audit Team is expected to contribute significantly to the assessment of SG's Risk management program across the first and second lines of defense.

This role involves leadership in Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk coverage, as well as contributions to Structural Risk Coverage (Liquidity and Interest Rate on the Banking Book).

The Senior Auditor is expected to be a subject matter expert in these areas and part of a broader team of auditors.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading various audit missions independently, including complex and global audits, overseeing all aspects and owning the audit process.
• Preparing high-quality audit reports and executive summaries that highlight key issues for management.
• Participating in continuous monitoring programs and understanding changes in the internal and external environment affecting the business.
• Contributing to the annual risk assessment and providing professional conclusions.
• Coaching team members to develop their competencies and providing objective, constructive feedback.
• Leading and supporting departmental transformation projects.

Profile required

Division Description: The Audit Division (IGAD) is Societe Generale's independent internal audit function, with over 1,200 professionals globally. The SGUS Audit Department (SGIAA), with about 70 professionals, is responsible for the Americas region, conducting independent and objective audits in line with professional standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of Market, Counterparty, and Structural Risks, with a willingness to develop further.
• Deep knowledge of banking products, financial services, trading activities, and related risks and controls.
• Ability to conduct risk-based audits, identifying key risks and control points.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Understanding of US regulatory expectations, including rules like Reg YY, SR 10-6, SR 11-10, SR 12-2, and Market Risk Rule.

Plus:

• Advanced education in relevant fields.
• Relevant certifications such as CIA, FRM, CFA, CTP.
• Languages: French.