Director, Senior Audit Project Leader

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Senior Audit Project Leader to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in New York, NY

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Partner in the design/implementation of new/enhanced Audit Practices to ensure they are appropriately rolled out and absorbed into execution and all downstream impacts are understood.

• Develop and maintain IA’s policies and procedures, including the audit methodology and testing approaches.  Assist in the design of audit processes working with IA senior management to develop efficient and effective approaches to audit coverage and testing, as well as practical interpretation of internal audit industry standards and guidelines.  

• Maintain methodology through routine policy/procedure updates and department queries and develop the distribute internal communications for methodology related changes throughout the department as necessary. 

• Assist with IA self-assessment to key regulatory and industry standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to IA methodology and guidance. 

• Build and maintain key relationships across the Audit department, to establish a culture of engagement to add value to the department.

• Observe and shares best practices; both those observed from IA teams and gained from interaction with external peers and organizations.  Work constructively to share knowledge, assistance, and personnel development across groups. 
• Manage relationships with IA senior management as well as the audit teams and support functions around the world.
• Work collaboratively with partners in other roles within the Internal Audit Practices and Administration function.  

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Possess bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. 
• 12-15 years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience preferred. Prior experience in a mid-to-high-level managerial role in Audit.
• In-depth understanding of audit methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of financial services, with ability to evaluate the appropriateness of audit results across multiple lines of business. 
• Strong decision making, communication, and interpersonal skills experience requirement. 
• Additional core skill requirements include understanding the applied and interpretation of analytics results for Audit, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Proven track record in the ability communicates well with clients while building good working relationships
• MBA, CPA, CIA or related certification preferred. 
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025

• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $130,000 and $230,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs. 

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.