Vice President, Transformation and Change Audit

Open Systems Technologies; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies in Iselin, NJ is seeking a Vice President, Transformation and Change Audit to lead planning and testing for complex audits, crafting test strategies and executive summaries. The role demands financial services IA experience and ability to mentor junior staff.

You will validate remediation, drive audit-practice improvements, build cross-functional relationships, and leverage data analytics to identify risks. Local candidates only; US Citizens/GC holders only.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit within a financial services environment.
• Ability to provide technical subject matter expertise during integrated audits.
• Strong analytical skills with capability to influence at all management levels.
• Project/portfolio audit experience across a range of audits.

Responsibilities

• Execution of planning and testing for complex audits and high-level reviews, including designing test strategies, audit test papers and drafting of audit findings & executive summary.
• Review and mentoring of junior IA members' work to meet audit objectives.
• Lead on validation and tracking to confirm management's remediation of audit and regulatory issues.
• Actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of audit practices and methodology.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with peers across the organization.
• Lead/contribute to the use of data analytics by Transformation and Change Audit.
• Perform continuous monitoring of the project portfolio to identify risks and report to audit management.
• Identify areas for improvement within Internal Audit and lead department improvement initiatives.
• Support input into the Internal Audit risk assessment process to inform the Audit Plan.
• Proactively maintain knowledge, skills, and professional development.
• Identify and share learning opportunities for other Internal Audit team members.
• Maintain the professional standard of Internal Audit and comply with standards/guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Vice President, Transformation and Change Audit

Location: Iselin, NJ

Compensation: $150-200K

Candidates must be local; No Relocation

US Citizens/GC Holders Only

Responsibilities

• Execution of planning and testing for complex audits and high-level reviews, including designing test strategies, audit test papers and drafting of audit findings & executive summary
• Review and mentoring of more junior IA members' work on relevant methodology and tools to meet audit objectives
• Lead on validation and tracking to confirm management's remediation of audit and regulatory issues
• Actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of audit practices and methodology
• Develop and maintain working relationships with peers across the organization
• Where required, lead/contribute to the use of data analytics by Transformation and Change Audit
• Perform continuous monitoring of the project portfolio, under the direction of senior audit management, to identify emerging risks and issues and report to audit management and the Audit & Finance Committee
• Identify areas for improvement within Internal Audit and play a leading role on department improvement initiatives
• Support and provide input into the Internal Audit risk assessment process to inform the Audit Plan
• Proactively maintain knowledge, skills, and disciplines, with on-going professional development
• Identify and share useful learning opportunities for other Internal Audit team members
• Maintain the professional standard of the Internal Audit function and work within its agreed Terms of Reference and IIA standards/guidelines, Charter, and Mandate

Qualifications

• Experience working within Internal Audit in a financial services environment and strong project/program/portfolio audit experience across a range of projects in a financial institution
• Ability to provide technical subject matter expertise during integrated audits
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience of dealing with all levels of management; ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Confident in managing and leading a portfolio of project audits
• Proven success in building, developing, and management teams
• Strong team player but also be able to work independently
• Proactive, initiative-taking - ability to plan, organize, perform, and manage work with minimal supervision
• Results oriented – able to deliver high-quality results in an environment of changing demands, variable workloads, and tight timescales
• Able to think on a broad scale about issues affecting the company, not just those related to IA or the control environment
• Able to interpret internal and external issues and recommend solutions/best practices
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technology-related field
• Project Management Qualifications – PMP, PgMP, PfMP, Prince 2, MSP, PMI or similar
• Internal Audit Certifications – CISA (preferred), CIA, CISM
• Experience of managing a portfolio of Internal Audit Change audit assignments
• Experience of managing and developing team members
• Practitioner experience within the first line of defense in technology and change management
• Experience in working for Big Four focused on Change Management audits
• Experience in working with data analytics tools