Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Audit Practice and Quality

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Vice President, Methodology to lead our Internal Audit team in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on advancing audit strategy through methodology, policy design, and testing approaches.

You will develop and maintain audit processes, drive best practices, and collaborate with IA leadership and global teams to enhance risk coverage. A strong background in audit leadership and executive communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• 10–12 years of professional experience including 3–5 years in management.
• Experience in a mid-to-senior level audit leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new/enhanced Audit Practices and ensure rollout and downstream impact.
• Develop and maintain IA policies and procedures, audit methodology and testing approaches.
• Maintain methodology with updates and distribute communications across the department.
• Assist IA self-assessment to regulatory/industry standards and enhance methodology.
• Build and maintain relationships across the Audit department and with external peers.
• Share best practices and collaborate across IA teams and functions worldwide.
• Manage relationships with IA senior management and audit teams globally.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA/CPA/CIA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Methodology to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Methodology to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. You will be instrumental in advancing our strategy through the following responsibilities:

• Partner in the design/implementation of new/enhanced Audit Practices to ensure they are appropriately rolled out and absorbed into execution and all downstream impacts are understood.
• Develop and maintain IA’s policies and procedures, including the audit methodology and testing approaches. Assist in the design of audit processes working with IA senior management to develop efficient and effective approaches to audit coverage and testing, as well as practical interpretation of internal audit industry standards and guidelines.
• Maintain methodology through routine policy/procedure updates and department queries and develop the distribute internal communications for methodology related changes throughout the department as necessary.
• Assist with IA self-assessment to key regulatory and industry standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to IA methodology and guidance.
• Build and maintain key relationships across the Audit department, to establish a culture of engagement to add value to the department.
• Observe and shares best practices; both those observed from IA teams and gained from interaction with external peers and organizations. Work constructively to share knowledge, assistance, and personnel development across groups.
• Manage relationships with IA senior management as well as the audit teams and support functions around the world.
• Work collaboratively with partners in other roles within the Internal Audit Practices and Administration function.

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 10 -12 years of professional experience, including 3-5 years in management; prior experience in a mid-to-senior level Audit leadership role is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of audit methodologies and knowledge of financial services, with ability to evaluate the appropriateness of audit results across multiple lines of business.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and interpersonal skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and the capability to interpret and apply analytics insights within an audit context.
• A high level of self-motivation, resilience, and composure under pressure, with a demonstrated willingness to take ownership and accountability.
• Advanced presentation development skills, including the ability to design and deliver executive-level PowerPoint materials that clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build productive, trust-based relationships with clients and internal partners.
• Advance credentials such as an MBA, CPA, CIA or related certification (preferred).

About The Team

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.