Job Abstract

Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Assurance Program Office, Associate, New York

Internal Audit

The primary role of Internal Audit is to help protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization. Internal Audit independently assesses the firm’s internal control structure. We provide assurance that 1) financial reporting is reliable, 2) there is compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and 3) the firm’s operations are effectively controlled. We assist Management in identifying and commercially managing risks by providing advice in developing control solutions and monitoring the implementation of Management’s control measures. Internal Audit assists the firm’s Board of Directors’ Audit Committee in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and regularly interacts with the external independent auditors. Internal Audit is organized into global teams of business and technology auditors.

The ERM Assurance Program Office is responsible for developing and overseeing the audit program strategy for the firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) uplift project, working closely with senior audit leadership regarding the assessment of design and operational effectiveness and sustainability of related internal controls and reporting progress and results to senior executives, committees, and other key stakeholders.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Support the senior lead in Program Management Office on all aspects of the ERMF audit program
• Analyze financial data, including project budgets and resource allocation
• Ensure materials for relevant meetings are available in a timely manner and follow ups are documented and progressed
• Maintain relevant data points and generate insights, as needed
• Provide periodic reporting for senior leadership and other key stakeholders
• Serve as a point of contact for senior managers for key issues and provide best ways to raise and address them
• Act as a key thought partner to the team, brainstorming and helping to identify solutions to challenges
• Perform ad hoc analyses / projects as required

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a financial services, public accounting, consulting, internal audit and/or regulatory agency role; a successful track record of delivering distinctive results
• Strong knowledge of risk management and regulatory expectations at large financial institutions
• Strong project management experience - ability to “parachute in”, assimilate quickly and resolve effectively; able to work under minimal supervision on individual tasks or on team projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Excels at building relationships and networks; influences others to achieve outcomes
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Able to multi-task while managing both time and workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to produce presentations that are clear and well organized
• Strong expertise in PowerPoint, Excel and analysis of performance / modelling
• Intellectually curious; good listener; asks probing and insightful questions
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct
• Able to problem solve and demonstrates technical as well as strategic thinking
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Prior Internal Audit background is a plus
• Prior experience auditing ERMF and major transformation programs at large financial institutions is a plus
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus