Head of Operational Audit

About the Role

Serve as a thought partner to the Global Head of MCIA on long-term audit planning and scope design, balancing independent review with the firm's broader risk management priorities. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to foster engagement, collaboration, and constructive challenge across the audit process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit engagements focused on operational processes, controls and related risks across business and support functions
• Lead audits independently, from planning and fieldwork through reporting and follow-up, with clear judgment and strong accountability
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the firm's technology organization, business areas, and support functions to inform audit coverage and risk assessment
• Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks, and provide practical, well-reasoned recommendations
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives focused on enhancing firm processes and strengthening the overall control environment
• Support the annual risk assessment process, audit plan development and other departmental projects and priorities

Qualifications

• 15 years of strong audit experience within financial services
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead with confidence, sound judgment, and accountability
• Experience developing audit strategy, planning engagements, and defining effective scope
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions and levels
• Solid understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and audit methodologies
• Ability to assess complex processes and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present issues and recommendations clearly and effectively
• A collaborative, proactive approach, and a continuous improvement mindset

Pay

Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $250,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.