Chief Data & Analytics Office - Internal Audit Director

We are looking for a Technology Audit Director to join our Chief Data & Analytics Office Audit team to lead coverage of the Technology Risk Areas/Domains! The firm's Chief Data & Analytics Office governs and enables firm wide capabilities, drives strategy and solutions to maximize the value of data across the firm, and is responsible for designing and delivering enterprise data and analytics capabilities through key products and platforms. The Technology aspects are supported by the Enterprise Technology Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Data Management Platforms organization.

As an Technology Audit Director within our Chief Data & Analytics Office Audit team, you will be responsible for managing and leading Audit's Technology Risk Area/Domain coverage, including management of an audit plan, oversight and execution of audit activities, validation of audit issues, regulatory coordination and completion of continuous monitoring activities, including engagement with senior stakeholders. The Technology Audit Director will also be responsible for managing a team of auditors across varying levels. This role also involves supporting the Data Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert functions across the Internal Audit Department.

• Develop and execute an annual audit plan with a variety of audit activities and manage planning and resourcing.
• Manage large and complex audit deliverables from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Review audit work in accordance with department and professional standards, and complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Oversee all aspects of audits including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow up and verification of issue closure.
• Finalize and communicate audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with AMDP senior stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement whilst adding value.
• Actively participate in key governance forums (e.g., Technology Control Forums) to provide independent challenge to management on control matters.
• Understand the stakeholder priorities and provide independent feedback on control enhancements/implementation.
• Effectively manage and lead the Audit team, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback to proactively manage performance and enhance skills across the team. Understand the team's strengths and areas of development and guide the team in achieving their individual goals whilst giving them opportunities to enhance their skills.
• Work closely with business and technology audit colleagues to ensure that key risks are identified and assessed in the program of audit coverage.
• Manage regulatory coordination for CDAO related risks especially during regulatory examinations and other activities.

• 10+ years of technology internal or external auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services or technology experience).
• Solid understanding of technology risk concepts, artificial intelligence, coding, data analytics and/or distributed technologies and internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
• Advanced analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, both locally and globally, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
• Proven ability to implement long-term enhancements across different areas within the firm by leading and actively participating in departmental working groups.
• Related professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CIA etc.

• Degree and background in Technology, Data or Artificial Intelligence.
• Prior experience with internal audit department in financial services industry or Big 4 accounting firms covering technology risks and controls.