Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management

Job Overview – Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management

Compensation: $215,000 – $350,000/year + bonus

Location:

New York, NY

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management in New York, NY with our client. This in‑office role leads internal audit strategy, oversees risk management frameworks, and drives SOX compliance across a real estate and credit‑focused environment. You will manage enterprise audit planning, advise senior leadership on risk and controls, partner with external auditors, and build a high‑performing audit team.

Experience with SOX, mortgage products, loan origination controls, and related systems is strongly preferred.

• Audit Strategy & Governance: Develop and execute the internal audit strategy, policies, and methodologies to align with organizational goals.
• Annual Audit Planning: Lead risk‑based annual audit planning and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving business priorities.
• SOX & Internal Controls: Oversee SOX compliance and strengthen internal control frameworks through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Audit Execution & Risk Assessment: Direct internal audit activities, evaluate risk management and governance processes, and recommend enhancements.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Leadership: Present audit findings to executive leadership, coordinate with external auditors, and guide remediation efforts across the organization.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in internal audit across real estate, credit, mortgage, or financial services, with strong exposure to RE/credit products and related control environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in internal control frameworks, SOX compliance, audit standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with mortgage products, loan origination processes, credit risk, underwriting controls, peer group practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities with a proactive, independent approach and effective cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.