Temporary IT Audit Director – Global Banks Practice
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RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, focusing on empowering clients and employees.
Summary:
The applicant will oversee internal audit engagements for a large global banking client, managing audit portfolios and interacting with executive stakeholders. Candidates need over 10 years of IT Audit experience, strong knowledge of banking regulations, and leadership skills in the Third Line of Defense.
Requirements:
Credentials: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, CPA
Experience: 10+ years of IT Audit, Internal Audit, or Technology Risk experience, Demonstrated leadership in the Third Line of Defense (internal audit)
Job Description:
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
RSM is seeking an experienced IT Audit Director to temporarily support our Global Banks Practice. This leadership role will oversee internal audit engagements for a large global banking client, manage complex audit portfolios, and interact with executive-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep Third Line of Defense experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to deliver regulator-ready audit outcomes within the global banking sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex IT audit engagements.
- Direct audit planning, scoping, execution, and reporting activities across multiple concurrent audits
- Manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams of Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
- Advise on IT risk management and regulatory compliance across SOX, FFIEC, COBIT, OCC, and FRB frameworks.
- Serve as a key liaison with senior executives, technology leadership, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Ensure audit programs meet internal quality standards and align with regulatory expectations.
- Review and challenge issue validation and remediation plans at the enterprise level
- Present audit results and risk insights to executive committees and governance forums
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of IT Audit, Internal Audit, or Technology Risk experience
- Demonstrated leadership in the Third Line of Defense (internal audit), including enterprise-level oversight
- Deep knowledge of U.S. federal banking regulations (e.g., OCC, FRB, FFIEC)
- Experience managing large-scale audit portfolios within global banks or Big 4/advisory environments
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
- Proven track record of delivering actionable, regulator-ready audit results in high-stakes environments
Preferred Certifications
Not required, but strongly preferred:
- CISA
- CRISC
- CISSP
- CIA
- CPA
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
