ABOUT THE ROLEAn established financial services organization is seeking a
Vice President, Internal Audit Transformation & Change to assess risks and controls across strategic initiatives, technology programs, and enterprise change projects. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and responsibility for complex audit assignments within a collaborative audit team.
The position will lead audit planning and execution, evaluate project governance and delivery controls, and monitor emerging risks across a portfolio of initiatives. The ideal candidate brings financial services internal audit experience and expertise in project, program, and technology change assurance.
Location: New Jersey;hybrid with two days per week in office.
Compensation: $175, 000 $200, 000, plus variable compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead planning, testing, and reporting for transformation and change audits.
- Develop risk-based audit approaches, testing strategies, and supporting documentation.
- Assess project governance, program oversight, and technology delivery controls.
- Communicate audit findings and practical recommendations to stakeholders.
- Validate remediation of internal audit findings and regulatory issues.
- Monitor strategic initiatives to identify emerging risks and control gaps.
- Provide change and technology expertise during integrated audits.
- Review junior auditors work and provide coaching and guidance.
- Apply data analytics to strengthen audit coverage and testing.
- Contribute to audit risk assessments, annual planning, and methodology improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS- Extensive internal audit experience within financial services, preferably banking.
- Strong experience auditing projects, programs, and transformation portfolios.
- Knowledge of project governance, change management, and technology delivery risks.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and related controls.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions.
- Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and shifting priorities.
- Strong analytical, written communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience reviewing audit work and mentoring team members.
- Bachelor s or master s degree required;technology-related discipline preferred.
- Relevant audit or project management credentials, such as CISA, CIA, CISM, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience using data analytics tools to support audit execution.
- Big Four change audit experience or first-line technology and change management experience preferred.