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

Executive Researcher - Accounting & Finance

Base pay range

$190,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Overview

Our client, a leading global bank, is seeking an experienced Audit Director to join its Cybersecurity Audit team. The role will be responsible for managing and executing audit coverage across cybersecurity and technology risk areas, ensuring compliance with internal standards, regulatory expectations, and industry frameworks. This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, collaboration with global audit peers, and leadership responsibility for assigned audit teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits of cybersecurity and technology control environments, assessing design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability of key processes
• Serve as Auditor-in-Charge for complex audits, managing teams of 2–4 auditors across North America and EMEA
• Draft audit reports and issues that clearly articulate findings, risks, and recommendations for senior management review
• Monitor remediation efforts, validating closure of issues from internal audit, regulators, and external parties
• Partner with internal stakeholders in Risk, Compliance, IT Security, Legal, and Data Protection to align coverage and strengthen controls
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities and contribute to the annual audit risk assessment and planning process
• Track regulatory and industry developments (NIST, NY DFS 500, FFIEC, CRI) to ensure evolving requirements are addressed
• Promote best practices and consistency by collaborating with audit teams across different geographies and business lines
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to management on emerging cyber risks
• Ensure all audit work adheres to IIA standards and internal methodology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, Finance, or related field; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity audit experience in banking or financial services (consulting-only profiles not preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains such as IAM, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, and vendor/third-party risk
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CRI, and regulatory standards (FFIEC, NY DFS 500, OCC)
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams and manage audits end-to-end
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proven ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and regulators
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment; able to balance risk awareness with practical recommendations

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Financial Services, Banking, and Accounting