Senior Internal Auditor

Natixis•New York, NY

17h

About The Position

The overall purpose of the Senior Internal Auditor is to conduct audit assignments within the CIB Americas Platform to ensure that the activities and practices are consistent with Bank Standards, Regulatory Guidelines and industry best practices. The primary responsibility is to conduct risk focused audits, to evaluate the operations of the each business area, and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, internal control and risk management system. The Senior Auditor position is a role within Natixis CIB Ameicas Internal Audit to support audit missions on all activities carried out by the Natixis CIB Americas platform as well as select global activities included in our mandate. This includes coordination with other Natixis and BPCE audit teams and participation in global audits as required. Participate in the pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, and closure phases of each assigned audit. Examination of controls, risks, and processes Evaluate the risk and results measurement system; Check the effectiveness of the internal control framework and compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards; Assess the robustness and optimization of business processes; Provide an opinion on the organisation and governance of the entity; Make hierarchical recommendations according to the degree of risk Documentation of Audit Programs, Workpapers, and Audit Reports consistent with Natixis CIB Audit Guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices (i.e., IIA Global Audit Standards) Perform Recommendation Validation and Sustainability Testing for outstanding Audit Recommendations. Contribute to continuous monitoring, risk assessment and internal audit initiatives and projects. Liaise with local regulatory examiners, present to senior management and/or regulators, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college
Minimum 9 years of relevant audit experience
Familiar with internal audit techniques and experience conducting risk-based audits
Knowledge of Banking and Capital Markets Products and the associated risks and controls
Ability to work independently and as a team
Strong communication skills written and verbally
Strong interpersonal skills in order to liaise effectively with management and other staff
Curious, adaptable and flexible
Capable of analysis and synthesis
Reliable and results oriented
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FRB, NYDFS, FINRA, SEC, ECB/ACP, etc.), and industry standards
Data analytics skills and interest to grow in this area

Nice To Haves

Audit certifications a plus (such as CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.)
French speaking a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct risk focused audits
Evaluate the operations of each business area
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, internal control and risk management system
Support audit missions on all activities carried out by the Natixis CIB Americas platform as well as select global activities
Coordinate with other Natixis and BPCE audit teams
Participate in global audits as required
Participate in the pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, and closure phases of each assigned audit
Examine controls, risks, and processes
Evaluate the risk and results measurement system
Check the effectiveness of the internal control framework and compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
Assess the robustness and optimization of business processes
Provide an opinion on the organisation and governance of the entity
Make hierarchical recommendations according to the degree of risk
Document Audit Programs, Workpapers, and Audit Reports consistent with Natixis CIB Audit Guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices (i.e., IIA Global Audit Standards)
Perform Recommendation Validation and Sustainability Testing for outstanding Audit Recommendations
Contribute to continuous monitoring, risk assessment and internal audit initiatives and projects
Liaise with local regulatory examiners
Present to senior management and/or regulators, as needed