Director, Internal Audit-Operations

Our client is a highly respected financial institution located in the heart of Chicago Loop. They specialize in areas such as Risk Management, Equity Derivatives Clearing, OTC Derivatives, Capital Markets, Options Industry Council, Clearing, Settlement, and Margin Requirements. They're in search of an experienced Director of Internal Audit-Operations to join their organization!

This role will support their Internal Audit team as a "Center for Efficiency" in overseeing the execution, escalation, and completion of the portfolio of audits, validation, and department special projects while working to improve the functions efficiency and effectiveness through innovation and automation. This individual will focus on confirming that the department delivers its commitments on time, operates within the assigned budget, and reports status efficiently to the Board of Directors.

The Director of Operations will also own and be accountable to a develop a strategy to automate significant activities such as : Audit Committee reporting, policy and procedure documentation maintenance, employee and co-source resource onboarding, and departmentwide training delivery (content will be developed by the department) and execute the annual external co-source provider assessment.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments to simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion.
• Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment required.
• Demonstrated success in leading audit projects and implementing audit leading practices in a complex environment.
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills required.
• Effective influence, analytical and verbal / written communication skills required.
• Consulting / accounting firm experience.
• Experience in Financial Services / Security Industry and working with regulatory organizations such as : Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Federal Reserve.