Global Audit Director

Director, Internal Audit

Location: Hybrid - Chicago, IL

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit leader seeking a highly visible role with broad organizational impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The time is now to join a global organization committed to strong governance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement. This leadership role is part of a high-performing Internal Audit function that provides independent assurance and advisory services across a complex, multinational business environment.

The Director, Internal Audit will play a key role in shaping audit strategy, leading risk-based assurance activities, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and developing high-performing audit teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness while supporting strategic business objectives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of risk-based audit and advisory engagements across operational, financial, compliance, regulatory, and strategic risk areas.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders to align audit activities with organizational priorities.
• Guide multiple audit teams simultaneously through planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments.
• Present audit observations, recommendations, and insights to executive leadership and key governance groups.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for audit professionals.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, and workforce planning decisions.
• Limited domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or a similar credential required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, or professional services.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and control environments.
• Experience within financial services, insurance, brokerage or other highly regulated industries required.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, or continuous monitoring techniques within audit activities.