Senior Private Wealth Audit Lead

Swoon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon in Chicago seeks a Senior Audit Manager for its Private Wealth Audit team. You will lead risk-based internal audits across the Private Wealth portfolio, engaging senior stakeholders and shaping audit scope, plans, and deliverables.

The role requires translating wealth management and fiduciary risk into actionable recommendations and mentoring audit staff. A strong background in large banks or RIAs, excellent executive communication, and project leadership are essential; professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience within a large U.S. bank, wealth management firm, trust company, or RIA is required.
• Strong executive communication, relationship management, and project leadership skills.
• Licenses such as CFA, CFIRS, CPA, CIA, or relevant securities licenses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, risk-based internal audit engagements across the Private Wealth portfolio.
• Develop audit scope, risk assessments, project plans, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assess emerging business and regulatory risks and translate them into effective audit coverage.
• Review audit findings and communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and provide practical risk and control guidance.
• Lead, coach, and mentor audit professionals while maintaining high-quality audit standards.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory risk assessment

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Swoon in Chicago seeks a Senior Audit Manager for its Private Wealth Audit team. You will lead risk-based internal audits across the Private Wealth portfolio, engaging senior stakeholders and shaping audit scope, plans, and deliverables.

The role requires translating wealth management and fiduciary risk into actionable recommendations and mentoring audit staff. A strong background in large banks or RIAs, excellent executive communication, and project leadership are essential; professional