Infrastructure Audit, Managing Director

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Infrastructure Audit, Managing Director to complement our horizontal IT and cyber audit function. To succeed in this role, you need to have a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies and processes, controls, industry standards and related risks for a complex and global technology operations, and should have a strong knowledge of industry frameworks including NIST and Defense in Depth concepts. You will be responsible for working closely with peers for cyber, security, and application audits while overseeing and developing a diverse global team. Collaboration with the banks' infrastructure leadership is essential. In this role you will join a growing team that is focused on building leading practices, and you will report directly to Global Head of Technology Audit. This role can be based out of Boston in US or Krakow in Poland.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Infrastructure Audit, Managing Director you will

• Oversee and lead infrastructure process audits including development of the annual audit plan and integration with the overall audit program.
• Collaborate closely with peers for cyber, security, and application and business audits.
• Advise the Global Head of Technology Audit and General Auditor on infrastructure and related resiliency, cyber, and security risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including the banks' CTO and infrastructure leadership team.
• Lead and develop a diverse global team of auditors to provide expert advice on infrastructure risks and threats.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to the banks' IT leadership team.
• Monitor and track progress on audit findings and recommendations.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging risks and threats.
• Have a deep understanding of infrastructure risk management, including qualitative and quantitative assessments.
• Develop working relationship with key regulators and communicate audit strategy and results effectively.
• Participate as a non-voting member of various steering committees, management working groups, promoting balanced discussions, and encouraging challenge and debate.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Role model behavior in cross-cultural awareness and ability to connect with colleagues globally in establishing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Strong leadership, with confidence to gain trust and credibility, and an ability to develop a high performing team by promoting collaboration and innovation at all levels and across teams.
• Experience in leading  global hybrid and remote team members, building team spirit and focus on development and career growth of infrastructure team members.
• Proven impact through the life cycle from strategic thinking through implementation and measuring success.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, including executives, senior management and team members to drive progress.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership ability across all levels coupled with effective problem solving, conceptual thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Fluency in English - written and spoken.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, information security or cyber risk management, with at least 10 years of experience in audit or assurance roles.
• Experience working in the banking or financial services industry or other regulated industries.
• Strong focus on audit automation and data analytics.
• Regulatory expertise, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements for the US, EMEA and APAC banking industry and dir