Cetera is a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Internal Audits to join our team. This highly visible role is pivotal in guiding the company through various stages of growth. Reporting directly to the Director, Regulatory Exams & Audits, the Senior Manager, Internal Audits will be instrumental in leading the audit process, evaluating and advising on internal control, corporate governance, and risk management to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. What you will do: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Director, Regulatory Exams & Audits and external parties to enhance the company's risk management and internal control environment. Collaborate with external auditors, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and compliance in mergers and acquisitions. Consult with key company leaders to provide strategic guidance on actions to remediate control gaps and deficiencies. Lead control risk assessment, scoping, test planning, process narrative review, walkthroughs, reporting, and continuous monitoring activities. Foster risk and control awareness through cross-functional partnerships to ensure a robust internal control environment. Provide strategic advice on the inclusion of automated controls in key system implementations. Maintain and optimize a risk management framework, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Evaluate and communicate strategic risks to Risk Leadership to foster process improvement initiatives. Orchestrate timely completion of audit projects by facilitating effective communication and coordination between external audit, internal audit, and control owners. Oversee GRC platform to ensure continued efficacy, recommending enhancements and/or remediating deficiencies as needed. What you need to have: Bachelor's degree in business or a related field. 8 years of experience in internal audit or an operational risk department, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 5 years of experience auditing regulatory, operational and compliance frameworks, including evaluating compliance with OCC, FINRA, etc. 3 years of experience within the Financial Services, Banking, Broker Dealer, RIA, etc. Knowledge of internal control frameworks and ability to assess and improve control systems. A strong grasp of risk assessment methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and the ability to identify and evaluate potential risks is vital for effective audit planning and execution. Deep understanding of of operational risk and ability to identify potential risks and ensuring accuracy of ongoing procedures. Ability to understand IT systems, cybersecurity risks, and the impact of technology on the business. Solid business acumen to understand business operations, industry trends, and alignment of audit activities to strategic goals and organizational priorities. Critical thinking and analytical skills to analyze situations objectively, challenge assumptions, and identify potential risks and weaknesses. Ability to resolve complex problems, develop innovative solutions and drive process improvements. Effective leadership skills are needed to motivate, mentor, and manage the internal audit team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Collaboration and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization. What is nice to have: Risk assessment, scoping, test planning, process narratives, walkthroughs, reporting, and continuous monitoring activities. Travel Requirements: Up to (25%) Compensation: The base annual salary range for this role is $122,000 to $182,000 plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations. #LI-Hybrid