Vice President, Business Internal Audit

Vice President, Business Internal Audit

Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Compensation: $180,000–$200,000 base + Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

This role is not eligable for c2c or sponsorship at this time.

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly regulated, globally recognized financial services organization to hire a Vice President, Business Internal Audit

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing Internal Audit function with significant exposure to senior leadership, regulators, and a broad range of business operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial services internal audit, experience leading audits across multiple business areas, and an interest in developing and managing a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee risk-based audits across corporate functions, operations, compliance, and risk management.
• Manage the full audit lifecycle, including planning, testing, documentation, findings, and reporting.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and development to junior auditors, including direct line management responsibilities.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and challenge existing processes and controls.
• Support executive-level audit reporting, management information (MI), and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodology and risk assessment.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive internal audit experience within financial services, ideally banking.
• Broad business audit exposure across multiple risk areas rather than a single specialization.
• Proven experience leading audits, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to balance audit oversight with hands-on execution when required.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; CIA, CPA, or equivalent qualifications preferred.

Nice to Have: Experience auditing third-party risk management, finance, or compliance, alongside exposure to executive-level audit reporting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility across senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
• Opportunity to directly manage and develop a team of auditors.
• Broad audit portfolio offering exposure beyond a single business function.
• Collaborative, supportive culture within a lean, established team.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid flexibility.

Interested? Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation to learn more.