Audit Director - Cybersecurity Job at Madison-Davis, LLC in New York

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$200,000.00/yr - $285,000.00/yr

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Executive Researcher - Accounting & Finance

Overview

Our client, a global investment bank, is seeking a seasoned audit leader to strengthen its cybersecurity audit coverage. This role requires deep technical knowledge of modern cyber threats and frameworks, coupled with the ability to operate as a senior business leader. The successful candidate will be tasked with shaping and executing cyber audit strategy, engaging regulators and senior management, and guiding a growing team of audit professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of cyber and IT audits across infrastructure, applications, and operational processes
• Evaluate controls related to the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat modeling methodologies
• Assess cloud infrastructure and emerging technologies (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, serverless functions, storage) for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control weaknesses
• Provide senior-level reporting and recommendations to Audit Owners, senior managers, and directors
• Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and threat intelligence to shape forward-looking audit plans
• Contribute to function-wide strategic initiatives, policy development, and resource planning
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, committees, and external regulators
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level audit professionals, embedding strong performance culture
• Serve as a spokesperson for the cyber audit function both internally and externally

Qualifications

• 12+ years of cybersecurity audit experience within another investment bank or large-scale financial institution
• Deep knowledge of cyber frameworks (Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling)
• Hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure security and IT architecture (Linux/Unix, Windows, databases, virtualization, unified communications, remote access)
• Strong technical certifications preferred: CISSP, CEH, OSCP
• Proven leadership experience managing senior stakeholders and/or large teams
• Ability to influence policy, manage complex regulatory expectations, and represent the function at the enterprise level
• Excellent communication skills and presence to engage senior executives and regulators

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Management, and Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Banking, and Technology, Information and Media