Director Standards & Professional Guidance
- Compensation
- $130K–$165K / yr
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of internal audit or related professional experience, including at least 5 years at the manager level or above and 5 years supporting or auditing financial services organizations.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation required.
- In-depth knowledge of financial services internal auditing, governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of banking, insurance, asset management, capital markets, or related financial services activities.
- Knowledge of financial services risks and regulatory expectations, including financial, operational, credit, market, liquidity, conduct, and model risk.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, collaborate with subject matter experts, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Exceptional technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial services and internal audit concepts into clear, practical guidance for global audiences.
- Ability to build credibility and maintain professional relationships with senior stakeholders, industry organizations, and subject matter experts.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and databases.
- Ability to travel approximately 10%.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in banking, insurance, asset management, capital markets, financial services regulation, or a related specialty.
- Additional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, CAMS, or FRM.
- Experience within a professional services organization, professional association, or international organization.
- Familiarity with audit, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or data analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled audit and analytics tools.
- Experience collaborating with regulators, supervisory authorities, standard-setting bodies, and international professional organizations.
- Additional language proficiency.
Full description
Director, Standards & Professional Guidance – Financial Services
Location: Lake Mary, FL or Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Department: Standards & Professional Guidance
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Salary Range: $130,000–$165,000 annually
Travel: Approximately 10%
About The IIA
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We advance the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, research, thought leadership, and professional resources.
Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation, we offer a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact.
Why Join The IIA?
Help shape the professional guidance that supports internal auditors working across the global financial services industry.
As Director, Standards & Professional Guidance – Financial Services, you will have the opportunity to:
- Influence the development of professional guidance, thought leadership, and practical resources for internal auditors worldwide.
- Serve as a financial services subject matter expert on banking, insurance, asset management, capital markets, and evolving regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with global experts, financial institutions, regulators, industry associations, and professional organizations.
- Help advance The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and strengthen the value of internal auditing.
- Lead meaningful projects that address emerging financial services risks, including operational resilience, financial crime, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.
Position Summary
The IIA is seeking an experienced Director, Standards & Professional Guidance – Financial Services to lead the development of timely, relevant professional guidance, thought leadership, and practical resources for the global internal audit profession.
This role serves as a key financial services subject matter expert within The IIA's Standards & Professional Guidance team, with a focus on banking, insurance, asset management, capital markets, financial services regulation, and risk management.
You will collaborate with global volunteer committees, subject matter experts, regulators, and internal stakeholders to develop and maintain guidance aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), identify emerging industry issues, and strengthen the relevance and impact of The IIA's professional resources.