AVP - Internal Audit Greater Boston, MA Area

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Now Hiring: AVP - Internal Audit

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of the credit union’s internal audit function. This position provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve governance, risk management, internal controls, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the safeguarding of member assets. The AVP, Internal Audit is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based audit plan and communicating meaningful, timely, and actionable audit results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

AUDIT STRATEGY, PLANNING, AND EXECUTION

• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the credit union’s strategic objectives, risk profile, regulatory expectations, and internal audit charter.
• Lead and oversee audits of operational, financial, lending, deposit, branch, electronic services, information technology, compliance, fraud, vendor management, and other high-risk areas.
• Establish audit scope, objectives, work programs, testing approaches, timelines, and resource needs for assigned audits and special reviews.
• Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with applicable professional standards, the credit union’s audit methodology, internal policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, governance processes, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate on strategic projects to implement new business functions, identifying internal controls and areas of risk.

MANAGEMENT AND BOARD REPORTING

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate audit objectives, scope, findings, risk ratings, root causes, management responses, and corrective action plans.
• Report audit results, emerging risks, control trends, and remediation status to executive management and, as appropriate, the Auditing Committee and Board of Directors.
• Track and validate management’s corrective actions to ensure audit, examination, and external review findings are resolved timely and effectively.
• Assist with periodic reporting on internal audit plan progress, audit coverage, open issues, high-risk findings, and key themes identified across the credit union.

REGULATORY, EXTERNAL AUDIT, AND EXAMINATION SUPPORT

• Serve as a key liaison with federal and state regulators, external auditors, and third-party audit providers during audits, examinations, and special reviews.
• Coordinate requests, responses, documentation, and follow-up activities related to regulatory examinations, financial statement audits, internal control reviews, and other assurance activities.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments, audit standards, and industry trends affecting credit union operations and incorporate changes into audit planning and risk assessment processes.
• Support the credit union’s efforts to maintain regulatory readiness and strong governance over audit and examination issue management.

LEADERSHIP AND DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT

• Supervise, coach, and develop internal audit team members, including assigning work, reviewing audit documentation, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Promote a culture of independence, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and constructive partnership with business units.
• Assist with department budgeting, staffing, resource planning, vendor management, audit technology, and audit management system administration.
• Provide guidance to auditors on risk assessment, testing methodology, workpaper standards, issue development, and professional judgment.

INVESTIGATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND ADVISORY SERVICES

• Conduct or support special investigations, fraud reviews, whistleblower-related reviews, member complaint reviews, and other sensitive matters as assigned and appropriate to the role.
• Provide advisory support on new products, services, systems, process changes, and strategic initiatives while maintaining internal audit independence.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, operational efficiency, policy compliance, risk mitigation, and member service outcomes.
• Perform all duties consistent with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations as well as credit union policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages, directs, and evaluates non-supervisory team members in the areas of internal audit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, risk-based audit planning, internal controls, governance, risk management, and financial institution operations.
• Working knowledge of credit union laws, regulations, and supervisory expectations, including federal and state requirements, operations, lending and deposit regulations, privacy, vendor management, and information security controls.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex processes, identify root causes, assess risk significance, and recommend practical corrective actions or internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present audit results to senior leaders, committees, and business partners.
• Strong leadership, coaching, project management, analytical, critical thinking, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism in all audit activities.

Skills

• Audit leadership and professional judgment
• Risk assessment and control evaluation
• Regulatory awareness and compliance orientation
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Clear communication and leadership presence
• Confidentiality, integrity, and objectivity

Abilities

• Leadership level judgment with the ability to evaluate complex workflows and recommend practical, business-aligned internal controls solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities: must collaborate, build internal relationships, and influence key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Effectively multitask in a challenging environment adapting to shifting priorities, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Think independently, exercise sound judgment, and identify alternative procedures.
• Think creatively and be innovative; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Proven abilities with mathematical and statistical concepts related to data analyses and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to changing regulatory, operational, or strategic needs.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, risk management, information systems, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or financial institution experience required.
• Minimum of five years of leadership, supervisory, project management, or audit engagement management experience preferred.
• Experience in a credit union, bank, or regulated financial institution strongly preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Risk Management Assurance, or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred.

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Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee and applicant is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, genetics, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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