Internal Audit Professional Practices Advisor

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Job Description

As a valued contributor to our team, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and governing the Internal Audit methodology for the organization's Internal Audit function. The role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing a forward-looking internal audit methodology aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, internal enterprise governance, and leading industry practices while enabling effective, high-quality, risk-based internal audit service execution across the enterprise. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Internal Audit and offers visibility and exposure to Internal Audit leadership.

• Shape the long-term methodology strategy and drive modernization through technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and insight-driven internal audit activities.
• Lead and continuously enhance the internal audit methodology, ensuring alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise governance requirements.
• Translate evolving regulatory requirements, emerging risks, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback into actionable internal audit processes, methodologies guidance, and tools that drive consistency and quality across the audit lifecycle.
• Serve as a central steward of the internal audit framework to ensure the function consistently delivers high-quality, independent assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Act as a trusted advisor and influencer to Internal Audit leadership and stakeholders across Internal Audit, proactively driving adoption of enhanced methodologies and practices.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the governance and effectiveness of Internal Audit, including methodology updates, audit lifecycle improvements, training and adoption, and integration of advanced audit technologies.
• Serve as a mentor and coach, providing oversight and guidance to elevate team performance, strengthen capabilities, and ensure high-quality delivery.

• 6 years of relevant experience; 8+ years strongly desired

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred or expected within a defined timeframe
• Strong collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Extensive knowledge of internal audit standards, risk-based auditing, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations within financial services.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex changes and translate them into clear, practical solutions.
• Successfully delivering technical guidance that is clear, concise, and easy to understand and apply.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Proven capability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new practices and ways of working.
• Demonstrated track record of proactively identifying improvement opportunities, taking ownership, and delivering high-impact outcomes