Director, IAFA Core
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Director, IAFA Core
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JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible for client satisfaction and as leaders on engagements ensure that each engagement project is performed to our standards of quality and meet the needs of the client. Associate Directors and Directors, working with the Managing Directors, ensure that each client project closes with the client satisfied with our service and the quality of our work. Associate Directors and Directors are focused on developing business opportunities in the marketplace and are valuable leaders within our organization and the business community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the execution of and management of the IAFA Solution strategy with a focus on growing the Internal Audit portfolio. Collaborate with the IAFA MD across sales teams, solutions, client accounts, sectors leads, operations to meet changes in (e.g.) client buying patterns, market trends, new focus areas, availability of market talent
- Participates in engagement sales opportunities with existing and new clients
- Manages broad range of routine responsibilities on multiple client engagements related to client project management, and business development activities
- Effectively manages client relationships with senior personnel
- Contributes to employee development by actively mentoring employees, creating development opportunities, and initiating and conducting training
- Demonstrates the ability to discuss technical and industry trends in specific products/ industries
- Demonstrates ability to deliver specific product solutions to clients
- Demonstrates expertise in specific technical areas and/or industries
- Assists Engagement MD in managing engagement risk
- Participates in recruiting efforts to support Protiviti business objectives
- Enhances Protiviti’s market presence and exposure in order to develop opportunities with new clients
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment
- Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs
- Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
- Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to multi-task
- Strong quantitative skills, including statistical techniques and modelling.
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent client relationship skills
- Proven Business Development skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated mentoring and people development skills
- Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
- Must be able to maintain professional demeanour in times of high stress
REQUIRED INDUSTRY/ TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Engagement leadership of global co-source or out-source internal audit relationships
- Strong leadership experience in all aspects of Next Gen Internal audit including advising clients on innovation and transformation leading trends
- Leading the delivery and management of Internal Audit engagements
- Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flowcharting
- Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience in a related field, preferably in professional services and/or Financial Services industry in the Financial Services sector within Banking & Capital Markets, Asset Management, or Insurance with solid knowledge of Financial Services regulatory requirements
- “Big 4” experience in Internal Audit strongly preferred
ABITLITY TO TRAVEL
- The position requires an average of 20% to 50% out-of-town travel to client work sites
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.