Strategic Chief Audit Leader - Risk & Assurance

First New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

First New York Federal Credit Union is establishing an in-house Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to lead a risk-based internal audit function, reporting to the Supervisory Committee for independence and objective assurance. The CAE will build governance, expand audit coverage, and provide actionable insights to leadership and regulators.

The ideal candidate combines audit judgment with financial services/regulatory knowledge, executive presence, and the ability to drive a scalable audit program in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years in internal/external audit, risk, or compliance with leading complex audits.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and audit reporting.
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Executive-level communication skills and clear, objective reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a lean environment.
• High standards of integrity and professional skepticism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with risk profile, priorities, regulatory expectations, and Supervisory Committee oversight.
• Establish internal audit charter, methodology, quality standards, documentation practices, and reporting protocols.
• Maintain independence with direct access to the Supervisory Committee and relevant records.
• Provide independent assessments of internal controls, governance, and risk management.
• Escalate significant control weaknesses, remediation delays, evolving risks, and issues for Supervisory Committee attention.
• Lead or oversee audits across finance, operations, IT, lending, vendor management, and other risk areas.
• Coordinate audits of key third parties and specialized programs as applicable.
• Assess findings, identify root causes, and craft proportionate recommendations.
• Utilize internal resources, co-sourced providers, or SMEs to deliver the audit plan.
• Coordinate with regulators and external auditors; support examinations and responses.

Skills

Executive presence

Audit judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Independent thinking

Lean environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, risk management, or related field

Job description

First New York Federal Credit Union is establishing an in-house Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to lead a risk-based internal audit function, reporting to the Supervisory Committee for independence and objective assurance. The CAE will build governance, expand audit coverage, and provide actionable insights to leadership and regulators.

The ideal candidate combines audit judgment with financial services/regulatory knowledge, executive presence, and the ability to drive a scalable audit program in a