Senior Director Analyst - CAE and Audit Function Management Expert (Remote, US)

Overview

This role supports the Assurance Practice within Business and Technology Insights (BTI), advising Chief Audit Executives and their teams. You will serve as a trusted source of advice by discussing complex client challenges and recommending best practices in CAE Leadership and Audit Function Management. The role includes both writing and speaking, leading internal insight discussions among fellow analysts, and collaborating across the Assurance Practice.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, highly leveraged “must-have insights” content
• Develop new insights and thought leadership, delivering compelling, actionable approaches aligned to client needs
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers or needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy
• Establish and demonstrate thought leadership across a team of analysts
• Bring independent, provocative insights to research leaders that can influence the research agenda
• Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts to provide actionable insights to clients and vendors
• Provide actionable advice through virtual and face-to-face interactions
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for events, industry/professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Support BTI and Sales by serving as a voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and drive client engagement
• Provide high-quality, timely peer review of content
• Represent insights, methodology, and strategy with credibility at multiple stakeholder levels
• Participate in innovation and ideation discussions, collaborating effectively with peers in the Insights community
• Identify research process improvements and develop new processes to improve service delivery
• Mentor and coach more junior team members
• Maintain a client-centric approach, encouraging regular and frequent engagement with insights and interactions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• Applicable experience with and deep knowledge of the internal audit leader (or Chief Audit Executive) role
• In-depth understanding of the Audit function and adjacent functions (e.g., Compliance, Legal & Risk)
• Strong experience with audit professional practices, including:
  • Quality assurance and process improvement
  • Designing and delivering training programs for audit staff
  • Liaising with external auditors, regulators, and/or other assurance providers
• Executive presence and ability to quickly establish credibility with executives and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work
• Demonstrated excellence in research and writing
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; ability to apply patterns and frameworks and defend conclusions
• Ability to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expertise and comfort presenting across large and small speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area, including market interplay
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and supporting workflow in a multicultural global team
• Ability to navigate highly matrixed environments
• Ability to represent research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading the development and execution of audit strategy across one or more internal audit functions
• Experience designing and updating audit methodologies, policies, and procedures and/or supporting the integration of new technologies into audit processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range estimate: 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD
• Additional compensation: annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan (eligibility and specifics provided by talent acquisition)
• Benefits include:
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k match up to $7,200 per year
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • Market-leading benefits

Location

Hybrid work environment (virtual work when productive, with periodic in-person collaboration with colleagues). Job listing does not specify a particular city or region.