Internal Audit Manager

Take the lead in strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic banking and financial technology environment. As Internal Audit Manager, you will oversee the execution and continuous improvement of a risk-based audit program spanning operational, compliance, and financial control activities. You will work closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory examiners to assess risks and drive sustainable remediation. This role combines hands-on audit execution with team leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. You will help shape audit methodologies, improve processes, and deliver clear, actionable insights to senior management and the Audit Committee. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where sound judgment, professional independence, and operational excellence are essential to long-term success.

The ideal candidate brings strong banking or financial services audit expertise, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the confidence to challenge stakeholders while maintaining professional independence. The following qualifications are required:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in internal audit, banking, financial services, or a related field. Experience within a regulated banking institution or fintech environment is preferred.

• At least one of the following professional certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements, supervising auditors, and collaborating effectively with senior management, process owners, external auditors, and regulatory examiners.

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal control evaluation, audit methodologies, issue management, and applicable regulatory expectations.

• Proven ability to assess audit evidence critically, identify control weaknesses, challenge unsupported conclusions, and produce accurate, well-supported, actionable findings.

• Experience managing audits from planning and scoping through reporting, management responses, remediation monitoring, and final follow-up.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills, including the ability to manage workloads, review audit documentation, develop team capabilities, and oversee external audit resources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risks, control deficiencies, and audit conclusions clearly to executives and directors.

• Sound professional judgment, analytical thinking, and the ability to challenge stakeholders respectfully while maintaining independence and objectivity.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple audits and manage competing deadlines.

• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of complex assignments in a fast-moving environment.

• Ability to use collaboration, issue-tracking, and documentation tools effectively, with an understanding of responsible AI use and the importance of confidentiality.