TEAM OVERVIEW
The Professional Practice Group (PPG) is comprised of quality assurance, practices, learning and development and transformation activities.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are key skills and core responsibilities for anyone in the PPG team.
Additionally, as a member of PPG you’ll contribute across all disciplines with the opportunity to specialize in supporting the delivery of high-quality, consistent and risk-focused assurance work.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading the execution of high-quality independent reviews of the department’s audit assurance work to continuously assess IA’s compliance with Internal Audit Methodology, regulatory expectations and professional standards
• Conducting targeted thematic reviews of Internal Audit’s processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and standardization
• Identifying, managing and developing improvement and innovation to our audit practices, methodology and processes that optimize the efficiency and effectiveness with which assurance work is executed, keeping ahead of industry expectations.
• Developing engaging and effective communication tools and content to share best practices and keep stakeholders up-to date on PPG related topics
• Supporting internal auditors with day-to-day support, advice and guidance on PPG topics including methodology and quality assurance; and
• Developing and delivering auditing and methodology skills training to continuously enhance the capability of Internal Audit.
 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry
• Experience in auditing business and/or technology controls or experience in a professional practice or audit policy and methodology role, with exposure to regulated financial services environment
• Strong understanding of risk and control
• Problem solving - Solid attention to detail/analytical skills with the ability to diagnose root cause and creatively identify solutions
Internal Audit Professional Practices Group VP
• Adaptability to changing factors, conditions and environments
• Team-oriented collaboration skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline
• CPA, CISA, CIA or similar professional certification is strongly preferred
 

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