VP, Internal Audit - Professional Practices Group

Synchrony•Alpharetta, GA

2d•$110,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Internal Audit – Professional Practices is responsible for leading key components of professional practices, including governance and oversight of audit methodology, standards adherence, independence and conflict of interest processes, and the tools, templates, and guidance that support audit execution. The role ensures alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and organizational objectives, and designs and delivers training, onboarding, and professional development programs to build audit capability and promote a culture of continuous learning. The role also drives consistency, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the audit lifecycle, enabling Internal Audit to respond effectively to emerging risks, regulatory changes and evolving business priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
5+ years of Internal Audit, risk management, compliance or related financial services experience
Understanding of Internal Audit standards, methodology, and regulatory expectations
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively across levels of leadership
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting training, communications, or change management preferred
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across teams
Ability to build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders
Demonstrates a strong understanding of Audit concepts and methodologies, including the Institute of Internal Professional Practice of Internal Audit

Responsibilities

Lead audit methodology requirements, strategic initiatives, and training to ensure alignment with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practices.
Maintain and continuously enhance Internal Audit methodology, including procedures, templates, tools, and related guidance.
Periodically evaluate adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards and support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
Manage the Internal Audit Skills Gap Assessment, including analysis, insights, and management reporting.
Lead the annual conflict of interest and independence processes, including tracking, escalation, and reporting.
Facilitate retrospective reviews to identify improvement opportunities, monitor action plans, and provide status reporting.
Own the dynamic risk assessment process to identify emerging risks, business changes, and regulatory developments, ensuring the audit plan remains risk-based, responsive, and aligned with the enterprise risk profile.
Develop and deliver Internal Audit training, awareness, and onboarding initiatives, and support broader departmental learning programs and methodology communications.
Design, build, and deliver training and professional development programs for Internal Audit staff, including ongoing capability-building.
Promote and sustain a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the department.
Monitor emerging risks and regulatory and industry developments, and assess their potential impact on audit methodology and practices.
Drive initiatives that promote consistent methodology application across engagements and improve audit quality, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Identify and execute opportunities to simplify, standardize, and continuously improve audit processes across the department.
Support readiness for internal and external quality assessments and regulatory reviews.
Design and implement new or enhanced audit practices and ensure effective adoption across the function.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.