En Match Executive, we connect top-tier executive leadership with leading global corporations and financial institutions. Today, we are conducting a strategic search for a Head of Internal Audit / Chief Audit Executive to lead the independent audit function for a prominent international financial services group operating in LATAM.

Reporting directly to the Audit Committee and maintaining executive alignment with the General Manager, you will hold ultimate accountability for the design, execution, and continuous elevation of the Internal Audit Unit (IAU). You will lead independent evaluations across risk management, AML/CTF frameworks, IT security, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization maintains world-class governance standards across all operating lines.

Your Focus Will Be On:

• Strategic Audit Planning & Board Governance: Architect and execute the Annual Internal Audit Plan, securing Audit Committee endorsement, monitoring completion milestones, and delivering comprehensive quarterly status reports to regulatory bodies and senior leadership.
• Regulatory Framework & Compliance Assurance: Conduct rigorous examinations to verify strict alignment with banking laws, financial sector regulations, and supervisory mandates issued by governing authorities.
• Policy & Operational Risk Auditing: Continuously audit internal policies, operating procedures, and risk management frameworks, recommending structural enhancements to eliminate control gaps.
• AML/CTF & Financial Crime System Oversight: Audit and validate the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) prevention systems across all banking operations.
• IT Systems, Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Assess the reliability, integrity, and security architecture of core banking IT infrastructure, data protection controls, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP): Enforce strict adherence to QAIP standards, elevating internal audit methodologies, report precision, and team performance.
• Inter-Agency & Corporate Liaison: Coordinate seamlessly with corporate headquarters, external audit firms, and regulatory examiners to streamline oversight activities and remediate audit findings.
• Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Present strategic audit insights and governance updates during executive sessions with the General Manager and Audit Committee Chairman.

Your Scorecard (Key Performance Indicators):

• Annual Audit Plan Execution Rate: 100% on-time completion of scheduled audits approved by the Audit Committee.
• Regulatory & Audit Remediation Velocity: Timely resolution and zero critical escalation of audit findings and supervisory observations.
• QAIP Compliance & Methodology Score: Impeccable rating on Quality Assurance and Improvement Program evaluations.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Exam Efficiency: Smooth coordination with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring zero material non-compliance findings.

Why You Are the Match:

• Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience within banking or multinational financial institutions, including at least 6 years directly leading internal audit engagements.
• Leadership & Executive Management: 3 to 5+ years of experience leading an Internal Audit department, Risk/Compliance division, or Internal Control unit within regulated financial entities.
• Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields; a Master’s degree or specialized postgraduate qualification in Audit/Finance is strongly preferred.
• Professional Certifications: Possession of (or advanced track toward) recognized international credentials such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CAMS, CISA, FRM, ACCA, or CFA.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of banking operations, credit and treasury risks, IT systems auditing, financial accounting, and regulatory supervisory frameworks.
• Cross-Cultural & Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary audit teams, navigate cross-cultural corporate environments, and exhibit unyielding moral and professional integrity with an immaculate regulatory track record.
• Language Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent English and Spanish communication skills (written and spoken) for executive board reporting and international corporate interactions.

The Value of Being Part of This Vision:

• Executive Level Position: Direct influence over enterprise-wide risk governance and strategic visibility before the Board and C-Suite.
• Competitive Executive Package: Highly attractive compensation aligned with international banking benchmarks, health and life insurance, and corporate performance bonuses.
• Professional Prestige: Representation and leadership within one of the most stable and respected international banking groups.

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