Audit Services , Wholesale Banking

We are seeking a seasoned Interim Audit Director to support a leading financial institution's Internal Audit Department. This individual will join a high-performing audit team during a critical period and help deliver key audit initiatives across wholesale and commercial banking operations.The ideal consultant combines a strong foundation in financial services auditing with deep knowledge of wholesale and commercial lending processes. Success in this role requires the ability to quickly assess risks, challenge control environments, oversee audit execution, and partner effectively with business and audit leadership.This is a highly visible opportunity to work alongside experienced audit professionals in an organization that is continuing to mature and strengthen its risk, governance, and control framework. The team values practical expertise, collaboration, and high-quality deliverables, and has developed a strong appreciation for experienced audit professionals with deep banking knowledge. What you will work on Lead and oversee audits across Wholesale Banking and Commercial Lending operations. Assess key risks and controls within commercial lending processes, including loan origination, underwriting support, booking, servicing, collateral management, exception monitoring, and post-closing documentation controls. Develop risk-based audit plans, audit scopes, testing strategies, and audit programs. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls through walkthroughs, control testing, and validation activities. Identify control gaps, assess root causes, evaluate deficiencies, and support remediation efforts. Review audit workpapers, provide guidance to audit staff, and ensure quality and consistency across engagements. Partner with audit leadership and stakeholder groups to communicate observations, recommendations, and audit results.Support execution of audits within established timelines and regulatory expectations.Provide effective challenge to business processes, controls, governance practices, and risk management activities.Utilize audit management and governance tools such as RSA Archer or comparable audit platforms to support documentation, tracking, reporting, and issue management activities.Contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen and mature audit, risk, and control processes across the organization. What you will bring Required Qualifications Progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or Banking Operations within financial services organizations. Significant experience auditing Wholesale Banking, Commercial Banking, or Commercial Lending functions. Strong understanding of the end-to-end commercial lending lifecycle, including underwriting, booking, servicing, collateral administration, documentation controls, and operational risk management. Experience leading risk-based audits, including audit planning, fieldwork oversight, testing execution, reporting, and issue validation. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating control design effectiveness (TOD) and operating effectiveness (TOE). Strong knowledge of banking regulatory and compliance requirements, including AML/BSA, OFAC, and related financial services regulations. Prior leadership experience at the Director, Senior Manager, AVP, VP, or equivalent level within an audit or risk organization. Proven ability to manage audit teams, review work products, and mentor staff while maintaining high-quality deliverables. Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications Early-career experience with a Big Four accounting firm or national/regional public accounting firm. Experience within large banking institutions, including money-center, super-regional, or wholesale banking organizations. Background spanning both Internal Audit and first-line banking operations. Experience auditing commercial credit, wholesale lending, credit risk, loan operations, or related banking functions. Familiarity with RSA Archer, TeamMate, or similar audit and governance platforms. CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or other relevant professional certifications. Personal Attributes Able to quickly establish credibility with audit leadership and business stakeholders.Comfortable operating in evolving and fast-paced environments.Strong critical thinker with the ability to provide effective challenge while maintaining collaborative relationships.Results-oriented leader who can balance execution, judgment, and risk awareness while delivering audits within tight year-end deadlines. What you can expect An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors. 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