AVP, Audit Manager - Growth & Risk Management

TL;DR

AVP, Audit Manager - Growth & Risk Management (Financial Services): Executing audit engagements reviewing design and effectiveness of controls over risk management practices, governance, and growth functions with an accent on testing, analysis, and validation of corrective actions. Focus on identifying control deficiencies, preparing audit deliverables, and maintaining awareness of emerging risks and regulatory changes.

Location: Stamford, CT. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor employment visas. Flexibility to work from home near Hubs but required to commute to nearest Hub for in-person meetings, training, and events. Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Salary: 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual (eligible for annual bonus; adjusted for CA, NY Metro, Seattle).

Company

Financial services company providing banking products and services.

What you will do

• Contribute to risk assessment, audit planning, and continuous monitoring for Internal Audit team.
• Conduct testing to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls mitigating key risks.
• Manage complex audit engagements, testing milestones, and communication of control deficiencies to stakeholders.
• Prepare audit deliverables including planning memos, working papers, issues, and reports.
• Ensure audits conform to standards, budgets, and timelines while researching industry topics.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and professional development in audit competency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or equivalent (or 9 years audit experience).
• Minimum 5 years in Internal Audit, preferably Financial Services.
• Knowledge of control theory, auditing practices, and regulatory guidance (OCC, Federal Reserve, CFPB).
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, pass drug test, background check, fingerprints, and satisfy Section 19 FDIC requirements.

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, or other audit/compliance designations.
• Understanding of cross-functional business impacts and risks.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of banking/consumer finance policies and operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible way of working: option for work from home near Hubs with required in-person engagement.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for learning and growth.
• Equal opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Annual bonus based on performance.