Lead Auditor – Regulatory Compliance

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29/07/2025

Types of Jobs - General Inspection / Audit

Lead Auditor – Regulatory Compliance

Permanent Contract

Summary of the position

The Lead Auditor conducts audit assignments primarily in 2nd line corporate regulatory compliance from planning to issuance of the final report. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. He/she is responsible for the timeliness and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables under the supervision of the Local Head of Audit or an Audit Supervisor.

He/She is accountable for maintaining open communication with stakeholders, and drafting the management debriefing presentation and final report. He/she usually leads a team of several auditors. In most audits he/she also executes control sections of the audit. He/she generally, but not exclusively, leads audit assignments that have a focus corporate compliance and regulatory requirements. He/she provides support to other IGE Managers for assignments where regulatory compliance expertise is needed.

He/she monitors and validates the implementation of recommended corrective actions identified in audit or regulatory coverage.

III – Management of a team during an assignment

• Define objectives and perform end-of-assignment assessment for the team.
• Plan assignments, allocate work streams, manage projects/tasks/staff and budget.
• Foster collaboration within the team and with auditees and the International Network.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the team and provide guidance to members.

$150k-$185k

America, United States Of America

• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
• Required:
  
  Bachelor or Masters’ degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, economics or related field (or relevant experience)
• 6 to 10 years of experience in audit or relevant control environment
• Preferred:
  Certification (e.g. CFA, CPA, CIA)
• Strong knowledge of bank and broker dealer operations
• Series 99

III – IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics:
The Lead Auditor contributes to the continuous improvement of IGE methodologies and processes. Responsibilities may include developing knowledge, updating methodologies, coordinating with Methods & Support, and assisting in audit planning and resource management.

• Complete annual required training on banking and regulatory matters within defined timelines
• Management and Reporting:
  Direct reporting to Regulatory Compliance, BSA/AML/Sanctions Audit Director; may report to a global supervisor
• Key Internal contacts:
  Auditees, other control functions;
  Key External contacts: possible regulator interactions coordination
• Role specific requirements:
  Willingness to travel for audits; adhere to CACIB Audit Charter and ethical principles
• Before/after assignments:
  No direct operational responsibility over audited activities

• Organization, efficiency, results-driven, analytical skills
• Project management, time planning, communication
• Verbal and written communication; autonomy and leadership
• Self-confidence, ability to defend findings, cope with stress
• Accuracy and reliability; fluent in English
• Knowledge of auditing principles and bank operations; ability to lead or work in teams
• Ability to use core IT systems and analyze data

• Capacity to cooperate; ability to work across disciplines and cultures
• Basic French