HWThree have partnered with an Investment Bank seeking an experienced Audit Director (10+ years) to lead Front Office audit coverage across Sales, Trading, Risk Management, and Operations within the Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex audits end-to-end as Auditor in Charge, from planning through to reporting
• Manage and coach audit teams to deliver high-quality reviews on schedule
• Partner with senior stakeholders to communicate audit strategy, findings, and remediation
• Support execution of the annual audit plan, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring
• Track and validate closure of audit and regulatory issues

Key Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Finance, ideally within banking, CIB experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and securitized products (ECM, DCM, ABS, CLO)
• Experience auditing Sales & Trading / Capital Markets Front Office teams
• Understanding of trading risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., Dodd-Frank, Volcker)
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Our client offers a hybrid work scheduled of two days per-week, on-site. If you are unable to meet this criteria please do not apply.