Sr Dir-Audit

Job Description

Be responsible for Risk and Control Services functions covering designated businesses, functions, subsidiaries, and geographies. Plan and oversee multiple Risk and Control Services activities concurrently covering designated businesses, functions, subsidiaries, and geographies. Supervise activities to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with department policies. Bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the risk management, control, and governance processes.

Preferred Qualifications

* Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
* Masters degree
* CIA, CISA, CPA, CFSA
* Advanced degree or professional certification

Responsibilities

* Be responsible for planning and overseeing multiple Risk and Control Services activities concurrently using a disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Supervise Risk and Control Services plan and the quality of activities and projects executed, on time, and within budget. Also, overseeing the strategy and execution of the Sarbanes Oxley programs for Ameriprise and it's applicable subsidiaries.
* Present findings and recommendations to business leaders to gain concurrence and achieve timely corrective action. Serve as a key interface with Vice President level business leadership, as well as upper management. May assist with the presentation of audit plans and results to Executive Leadership Team members and Audit Committee(s).
* Lead and develop a team to ensure resources are deployed to meet organizational needs. Arrange formal training or other experiences to foster learning and development. Develop goals and cascade goals to ensure alignment with the overall strategy. Perform ongoing capacity analysis to ensure resources are fully utilized.
* Perform ongoing review and adjustments of designated segments of the audit plan to ensure all activities are focused on risk areas and value to customers. Overall accountability for oversight of the plan for designated activities and project that ensures the quality of activities and projects executed. Create recommendations for updates and changes to processes and methodologies.
* Proactively coordinates across Risk and Control Services to ensure delivery of audit plan. Gather materials for input into Executive, Board, and Governance forums, as necessary. Understand the business to efficiently and effectively resolve complex issues and to perform complex risk assessments.
* Coordinate with appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work. Ensure work is completed within established timelines. Proactively communicate/escalate challenges and roadblocks that impact the ability to meet established timelines.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelors degree (or equivalent).
* 10+ years of experience.
* Experience leading multiple teams and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
* Industry experience in public accounting, internal audit, technology, or related financial services field.
* Sarbanes Oxley experience
* Broadly recognized for knowledge/understanding across multiple business lines and/or for demonstrated expertise in a critical subject matter area.
* Master-level project leadership skills.
* Ability to transfer knowledge and assist others to achieve proficiency in audit skills and business knowledge.