Senior Global Audit Lead – Markets & Wealth Services

BNY Mellon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a senior internal audit professional focused on Clearing Broker Dealer operations. The role involves leading or partnering in global audits, guiding all phases of audit work, and documenting controls, testing strategies, and test conclusions.

You will communicate findings to senior stakeholders, manage remediation follow-ups, and contribute to Continuous Monitoring and process improvements within a dynamic, regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CIA designation or other risk-management certifications preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in financial services or banking, within Internal Audit or Risk and Compliance Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in the delivery of complex global audit assignments, focused on Clearing Broker Dealer.
• Drive or participate in all phases of audit project execution including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Perform walkthroughs with process owners; document results, risks, and controls; develop testing strategies; prepare workpapers and test conclusions.
• Elevate audit issues to Audit Manager and management; draft issues and challenge management to remediate.
• Follow-up on remediation actions to ensure implementation and test effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in business and risk management and with Global Internal Audit colleagues.
• Engage in Continuous Monitoring to identify new or changing risk conditions.
• Apply advanced analytical/problem-solving skills and assist others in solving complex issues.
• Contribute to the use of AI/automation and advance recommendations for software support requests.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry, best practice and regulatory requirements.
• No direct reports; demonstrate leadership through guidance and training of peers and by advising clients.
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit management.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Risk frameworks

Planning

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Power BI

Job description

BNY Mellon is seeking a senior internal audit professional focused on Clearing Broker Dealer operations. The role involves leading or partnering in global audits, guiding all phases of audit work, and documenting controls, testing strategies, and test conclusions.

You will communicate findings to senior stakeholders, manage remediation follow-ups, and contribute to Continuous Monitoring and process improvements within a dynamic, regulated financial services environment.