Internal Auditor - Director

Huron • Chicago, IL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Huron is seeking Director level candidates with experience in Internal Audit, AML, BSA, OFAC within the financial services industry to join our Financial Institutions Advisory team. In this client-facing role, you will leverage your deep understanding of banking regulations, policies, and governance to help clients develop an integrated and sustainable internal audit approach that encompasses a holistic view of strategy, people, process, and technology. As a Director in the Financial Institutions Internal Audit discipline, you will be required to work and support the internal audit team in the market through business development, proposal development, project planning, internal audit project execution, and issue validation. You will deliver the following capabilities to clients: Assisting with proposal, budget, and timeline development. Delivering internal audit risk assessment and internal audit planning by conducting research on client background and risks, leading internal audit risk assessment, developing internal audit plan, preparing for kick off meeting with client and other necessary planning activities. Executing an internal audit plan including conducting interviews with senior management, overseeing day-to-day engagement team, providing guidance to junior team members during fieldwork, reviewing work papers prepared by junior team members, providing feedback, and preparing for kickoff and exit meetings with client. Managing end-to-end internal audit engagement economics, including monitoring of the scope, engagement progress, budget vs. actual, risks and issues, and billing. Preparing draft reports and wrapping up internal audit work Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel to identify further work opportunities. Building strong internal relationships across other service lines. Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with internal audit and AML, BSA, OFAC compliance in a big public accounting and consulting firm, regulatory environment or the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, auditing standards and procedures, relevant laws, rules, and regulations with the Financial Services industry
• Broad abilities in process and controls, risk assessment
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing internal audit programs including but not limited to financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits
• Proven track record in managing co-sourcing and outsourcing engagements and leveraging advanced technology and AI tools, e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Enterprise ChatGPT, copilot, etc.
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible, multitasking and ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed
• Industry related certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CAMS)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with proposal, budget, and timeline development.
• Delivering internal audit risk assessment and internal audit planning by conducting research on client background and risks, leading internal audit risk assessment, developing internal audit plan, preparing for kick off meeting with client and other necessary planning activities.
• Executing an internal audit plan including conducting interviews with senior management, overseeing day-to-day engagement team, providing guidance to junior team members during fieldwork, reviewing work papers prepared by junior team members, providing feedback, and preparing for kickoff and exit meetings with client.
• Managing end-to-end internal audit engagement economics, including monitoring of the scope, engagement progress, budget vs. actual, risks and issues, and billing.
• Preparing draft reports and wrapping up internal audit work
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel to identify further work opportunities.
• Building strong internal relationships across other service lines.
• Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director