Director, Internal Audit Professional Practices Methodology

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Internal Audit Professional Practices Methodology Internal Audit Strategy and Program Management to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, Lake Mary, or New York – Hybrid in the office 4 days a week.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Partner in the design/implementation of new/enhanced Audit Practices to ensure they are appropriately rolled out and absorbed into execution and all downstream impacts are understood.
Develop and maintain IA’s policies and procedures, including the audit methodology and testing approaches. Assist in the design of audit processes working with IA senior management to develop efficient and effective approaches to audit coverage and testing, as well as practical interpretation of internal audit industry standards and guidelines.
Maintain methodology through routine policy/procedure updates and department queries and develop the distribute internal communications for methodology related changes throughout the department as necessary.
Assist with IA self-assessment to key regulatory and industry standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to IA methodology and guidance
Build and maintain key relationships across the Audit department, to establish a culture of engagement to add value to the department
Observe and shares best practices; both those observed from IA teams and gained from interaction with external peers and organizations. Work constructively to share knowledge, assistance, and personnel development across groups.
Manage relationships with IA senior management as well as the audit teams and support functions around the world.
Work collaboratively with partners in other roles within the Internal Audit Practices and Administration function.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Possess bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
12-15 years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience preferred. Prior experience in a mid-to-high-level managerial role in Audit.
In-depth understanding of audit methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of financial services, with ability to evaluate the appropriateness of audit results across multiple lines of business
Strong decision making, communication, and interpersonal skills experience requirement.
Additional core skill requirements include understanding the applied and interpretation of analytics results for Audit, critical thinking and problem solving.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
Proven track record in the ability communicates well with clients while building good working relationships
MBA, CPA, CIA or related certification preferred.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023