Head of Operational Audit

Millennium•New York, NY

4d•$160,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Millennium's Management Controls and Internal Audit Group exists to assist Millennium's Compliance, Legal & Ethics Oversight Committee, and the Firm’s senior management in fulfilling their governance and oversight responsibilities. The team provides relevant analyses, assessments and recommendations through formal audits, high-level design reviews, and project-based work with defined scope, helping strengthen oversight, risk management, and the overall control environment across the firm.

Requirements

15 years of strong audit experience within financial services
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead with confidence, sound judgment, and accountability
Experience developing audit strategy, planning engagements, and defining effective scope
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions and levels
Solid understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and audit methodologies
Ability to assess complex processes and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present issues and recommendations clearly and effectively
A collaborative, proactive approach, and a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to the Global Head of MCIA on long-term audit planning and scope design, balancing independent review with the firm’s broader risk management priorities
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to foster engagement, collaboration, and constructive challenge across the audit process
Plan and execute audit engagements focused on operational processes, controls and related risks across business and support functions
Lead audits independently, from planning and fieldwork through reporting and follow-up, with clear judgment and strong accountability
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the firm’s technology organization, business areas, and support functions to inform audit coverage and risk assessment
Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks, and provide practical, well-reasoned recommendations
Contribute to department-wide initiatives focused on enhancing firm processes and strengthening the overall control environment
Support the annual risk assessment process, audit plan development and other departmental projects and priorities