Internal Audit Advisory - Director

About the role

The Internal Audit/Financial Services team in CohnReznick's Risk Advisory practice is seeking a Director to lead the growth and competitiveness of the practice. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of the Internal Audit landscape, particularly in financial services, insurance, banking, fintech, insurtech, and technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the direction for the internal audit practice, ensuring alignment with Risk Advisory business objectives.
• Assist in leading a team of business process and information technology professionals, developing their skills, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Maintain and expand the firm’s client base, focusing on banking, fintech, insurance, and technology industries.
• Leverage industry expertise and regulatory expertise to drive client satisfaction and growth.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, enhance service offerings, and identify new business opportunities.
• Expand into fintech and technology sectors, where applicable, to diversify and strengthen the practice.
• Navigate the marketplace and strategic relationships to help develop and execute strategies to expand the firm’s presence and market share.
• Build strong client relationships and understand market dynamics to keep the practice competitive and innovative.
• Aid in overseeing day-to-day operations of the internal audit practice, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Implement best practices, optimize processes, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, including experience as a Senior Manager or Director in a Professional Services firm.
• Expertise in financial services, insurance services, and regulatory compliance, with a deep understanding of the banking and insurance sectors.
• Experience in fintech, insurtech, and technology is highly desirable, enabling the leader to adapt across sectors.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, inspire and develop talent, and execute growth strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the market, develop new business, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• A proactive approach to building and expanding the practice.
• Capability to lead the internal audit practice independently, with a strategic vision for growth and development.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and maturity.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels; a team player who brings their own perspective while leveraging a collaborative approach with the Partner cohort.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Client relationship management.
• Market analysis and strategy development.
• Team building and development.
• Process optimization and quality control.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Fintech and insurtech expertise.

Benefits

CohnReznick offers a robust Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid time off for volunteering.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule, with most professionals located within a commutable distance to one of CohnReznick’s offices. This position is considered remote, requiring occasional presence at a CohnReznick office for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or send your resume and cover letter to CRjobs@CohnReznick.com. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.