Director, Operations Auditor

Director, Operations Auditor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee

  operations audit activities

  for assigned business units or specialized areas
• Ensure effective

  risk management, governance, and internal controls

• Build and maintain strong relationships with

  senior management, regulators, and external auditors

  , acting as a trusted advisor
• Design, execute, and manage

  risk-based audit plans

  , aligned with organizational priorities
• Deliver high-quality audit reports and ensure timely completion of audit engagements
  
• Provide strategic insights on

  emerging, recurring, and operational risks

• Lead and develop audit teams, focusing on

  talent development, succession planning, and diversity

• Support and contribute to

  divisional initiatives and strategic audit goals

• Collaborate with other governance and control functions to share best practices
  
• Provide subject matter expertise and promote knowledge sharing within the BNY India Audit team
  
• Partner with the Head of Audit on key projects to enhance audit effectiveness and operational efficiency
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 1820 years of total experience

  , with

  10+ years in people or audit leadership roles

• Prior experience in

  Internal Audit or Operations Audit

  within a financial institution
• Proven experience auditing

  Operations functions

• Experience in

  Client Onboarding and KYC processes

  preferred
• Background with

  Big 4 accounting firms

  preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and developing high-performing audit teams
  

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  
• Degree in

  Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

  preferred

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certifications

  preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable audit plans
  
• Strong analytical and judgment skills
  
• Clear, effective communication and presentation skills
  
• Adaptability to work across diverse business areas and audit specialties
  
• Commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous improvement
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer