Head, Internal Audit

Job description

Role Summary: The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. The role leads the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a strong culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement while serving as a trusted advisor to the business. What Business Outcomes the Role is Responsible for: Strengthen Governance, Risk Management & Internal Controls: Deliver a comprehensive risk-based audit program that provides independent assurance, identifies key risks, and enhances the effectiveness of governance and control processes across the organization. Drive Regulatory Compliance & Audit Excellence: Ensure timely completion of the annual audit plan, successful regulatory examinations, and prompt resolution of audit findings while maintaining compliance with BSP, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Enable Strategic Business Improvement: Partner with the Audit Committee, Board, and Management to provide value-adding advisory services, strengthen organizational resilience, and drive continuous improvement through innovative audit practices and actionable recommendations. What We're Looking For in a Successful Candidate: Strategic Audit & Risk Leadership: Demonstrates extensive experience leading internal or external audit functions, developing risk-based audit strategies, and strengthening governance frameworks within the financial services industry. Regulatory & Financial Services Expertise: Possesses deep knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions, trust, and asset management businesses. CPA or CIA certification is required. Leadership, Integrity & Executive Influence: Builds high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous learning. Communicates complex audit matters with clarity and credibility to senior management, regulators, and the Board.