Internal Audit Manager - IT & Cybersecuity

Overview

This role supports organizations in the financial services industry (including banks, asset management, and insurance) as part of Financial Institutions Advisory. The position focuses on helping clients transform and develop new business models to meet changing customer needs and support sustainability.

You will serve as a client-facing Consulting Manager, applying expertise in internal audit, cybersecurity, and IT to help clients design integrated, sustainable internal audit approaches. Work includes a holistic view spanning strategy, people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and assist with proposal, budget, and timeline development.
• Conduct research on client background and risks to deliver risk assessment and internal audit planning, including:
  • Leading internal audit risk assessment
  • Developing internal audit plans
  • Preparing for kick off meetings and other planning activities
• Execute internal audit engagements by:
  • Conducting interviews with senior management
  • Overseeing day-to-day engagement operations
  • Guiding junior team members during fieldwork
  • Reviewing work papers prepared by junior team members
  • Providing feedback and preparing for exit meetings with clients
• Manage end-to-end internal audit projects, including monitoring scope, budget, risks, and issues, and reporting on them.
• Prepare draft reports and complete internal audit wrap-up activities.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel to identify potential additional work.
• Build strong internal relationships across other service lines.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with internal audit, IT, Cybersecurity, and compliance in a big public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred), regulatory environment, or the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, auditing standards and procedures, and relevant laws, rules, and regulations for the Financial Services industry.
• Broad abilities in process and controls and risk assessment.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing internal audit programs, including financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits.
• Proven track record managing co-sourcing and outsourcing engagements.
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible, able to multitask, and able to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-related certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)).

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• United States of America

Position Level

• Manager