Temporary IT Audit Director - Global Banks Practice

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RSM is seeking an experienced IT Audit Director to temporarily support our Global Banks Practice. This leadership role will oversee internal audit engagements for a large global banking client, manage complex audit portfolios, and interact with executive-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep Third Line of Defense experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to deliver regulator-ready audit outcomes within the global banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex IT audit engagements.
• Direct audit planning, scoping, execution, and reporting activities across multiple concurrent audits
• Manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams of Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
• Advise on IT risk management and regulatory compliance across SOX, FFIEC, COBIT, OCC, and FRB frameworks.
• Serve as a key liaison with senior executives, technology leadership, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure audit programs meet internal quality standards and align with regulatory expectations.
• Review and challenge issue validation and remediation plans at the enterprise level
• Present audit results and risk insights to executive committees and governance forums

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT Audit, Internal Audit, or Technology Risk experience
• Demonstrated leadership in the Third Line of Defense (internal audit), including enterprise-level oversight
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal banking regulations (e.g., OCC, FRB, FFIEC)
• Experience managing large-scale audit portfolios within global banks or Big 4/advisory environments
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Proven track record of delivering actionable, regulator-ready audit results in high-stakes environments

Preferred Certifications

Not required, but strongly preferred:

• CISA
• CRISC
• CISSP
• CIA
• CPA

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.