Director, Senior Audit Project Leader

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

14d • $130,000 - $230,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’
growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart
of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s
investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough
technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that
redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet
advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of
finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of
something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Senior Audit
Project Leader to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in New
York, NY

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

Requirements

• Possess bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. 
• 12-15 years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience preferred. Prior experience in a mid-to-high-level managerial role in Audit.
• In-depth understanding of audit methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of financial services, with ability to evaluate the appropriateness of audit results across multiple lines of business. 
• Strong decision making, communication, and interpersonal skills experience requirement. 
• Additional core skill requirements include understanding the applied and interpretation of analytics results for Audit, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Proven track record in the ability communicates well with clients while building good working relationships
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CIA or related certification preferred. 

Responsibilities

• Partner in the design/implementation of new/enhanced Audit Practices to ensure they are appropriately rolled out and absorbed into execution and all downstream impacts are understood.
• Develop and maintain IA’s policies and procedures, including the audit methodology and testing approaches.  Assist in the design of audit processes working with IA senior management to develop efficient and effective approaches to audit coverage and testing, as well as practical interpretation of internal audit industry standards and guidelines.  
• Maintain methodology through routine policy/procedure updates and department queries and develop the distribute internal communications for methodology related changes throughout the department as necessary. 
• Assist with IA self-assessment to key regulatory and industry standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to IA methodology and guidance. 
• Build and maintain key relationships across the Audit department, to establish a culture of engagement to add value to the department.
• Observe and shares best practices; both those observed from IA teams and gained from interaction with external peers and organizations.  Work constructively to share knowledge, assistance, and personnel development across groups. 
• Manage relationships with IA senior management as well as the audit teams and support functions around the world.
• Work collaboratively with partners in other roles within the Internal Audit Practices and Administration function.  

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees