Description
Position Title: Head of Internal Audit (NY)
Entity: KBRA Holdings LLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, New York
Summary:
KBRA is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead and further develop the firm’s global internal audit function. The role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance KBRA’s global internal audit capabilities while partnering closely with senior leadership to facilitate the firm’s continued growth and regulatory discipline.
The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing KBRA’s internal audit framework and providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
The Head of Internal Audit will build upon existing audit activities and capabilities, establishing a cohesive, risk-based internal audit program across KBRA’s global operations. The role will partner closely with senior management, the relevant Board and Audit Committees, as applicable, and integrate areas of regulatory focus to strengthen governance and risk management.
The Head of Internal Audit will functionally report to the Board of Directors or Audit Committee and internally to senior management (final structure to be determined), with a strong emphasis on independence and objectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Audit Leadership and Strategy
- Enhance and execute KBRA’s global internal audit strategy, program and framework
- Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan aligned with business priorities and regulatory expectations
- Promote audit methodologies consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Code of Conduct, applicable credit rating agency regulation and industry best practices
Governance and Oversight
- Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls
- Report audit findings, risks, and control issues to senior management and the Board/Audit Committee
- Oversee and track remediation of audit findings
Audit Execution and Risk Assessment
- Lead audits across operational, regulatory, and technology areas
- Assess risks across core activities, including the credit rating process and related infrastructure
- Maintain a continuous risk assessment process to identify emerging risks
Regulatory Engagement
- Serve as a key contact for internal audit matters with regulators and external stakeholders
- Facilitate regulatory examinations and align audit coverage with identified areas of regulatory focus
You will be successful in this role if you possess:
Experience
- 12+ years in internal audit, risk management, or related fields in a financial services setting
- Experience leading or significantly enhancing an internal audit function
- Strong background in risk-based audit programs and control frameworks
- Experience engaging with senior executives, boards/audit committees and regulators
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (accounting, finance, or related field)
- CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
Salary Range:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $250,000 - $300,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
- A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
About Us:
KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.
More Info:
KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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