Audit VP Cover Letter

Please consider me for the audit VP opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for value added input to management by enhancing the business site review audit practices with focus on identification of risk and best practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in SQL programming appreciation of database management and optimisation
• Experience in business/data analytics, visualisation and dashboard development
• Managing a team (up to 12) of technology and cybersecurity audit professionals
• Directing the successful development and execution of an adaptive risk-based internal audit plan
• Developing and maintaining an audit approach and framework in alignment with the overall CAS strategy
• Representing CAS on enterprise level technology and security councils and committees including the Enterprise PCI Committee and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council
• Handling the implementation of audit and security tools including associated enablement and automation
• Promoting thought leadership for new ideas on executing engagements to deliver value and continuous improvements in our audit and advisory (consulting) services

I would like to submit my application for the audit VP opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic guidance on the execution of the audit by applying knowledge of best practices and processes to ensure proper strategic alignment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prepared to travel on a regular basis to London and occasionally to overseas business locations
• Assist the Audit Director in executing an effective program of continuous auditing for EMEA Regulatory Compliance CIB
• Compliance certification (CISI, ICA or equivalent) preferred
• A strong, comprehensive understanding of US, UK and EMEA global investment banking regulatory framework including but limited to MiFID II, Market Abuse Directive, EU Benchmark Regulation, UK Senior Manager’s Regime, EMIR, Dodd Frank
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of wealth management products (such as foreign exchange, bonds, equities, derivatives, fund management products and financial structures), and product risk management
• Possess a good controls mindset
• Robust analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Successfully manage initiates/projects including seeing a large number of tasks through to completion

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the audit VP position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic and tactical leadership over risk assessments, develop audit universe and prepare the annual risk focused audit plan for the assigned Capital Markets business line(s).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CPA, PMP)
• Financial technology or financial services audit, cybersecurity or risk experience, including working in highly regulated environments
• Strong technology and cybersecurity acumen and aptitude
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with analytical/quantitative software and programming language such as SAS, Matlab, R, or Python
• Prior experience within internal audit’s model review team is preferred
• Sets the agenda, builds high-performance teams and sells the vision
• Strong, comprehensive knowledge of IIA and regulatory agency guidance (e.g., Supervisory Release 13-1) and internal audit leading practices
• Experience leading and/or performing internal/external quality assurance review processes

I would like to submit my application for the audit VP opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic guidance and expertise on the execution of the audit by applying knowledge of company/industry/IT) best practices and processes to ensure proper strategic alignment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Manages ongoing relationships with external auditors, business units, and senior management
• Executive-level business acumen in the areas of business operations, industry practices and emerging trends
• Good level of understanding in digital emerging technologies and themes such as Artificial Intelligence, Data analytics, Cloud and Open Banking
• Practical understanding of emerging technologies, including digital
• Comprehensive Audit expertise in a global environment
• Experience in virtualisation / cloud computing / docker or containerisation technology
• Experience in development operations (DevOps) environment, with strong understanding of the IT infrastructure components/processes that are essential in supporting continuous delivery, integration, automated testing, and performance monitoring associated with application development
• Business and Industry Knowledge – demonstrable knowledge and experience of performing audit work across the above referenced businesses corporate functions

I would like to submit my application for the audit VP opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical support to the Audit Supervisors and Audit Specialists, in the conduct and execution of individual engagements in IAD’s risk-based Work Program - spanning World Bank Group (WBG) operations, corporate processes, and IT business processes;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Support Audit management in the administration and planning of the activities of the department
• Coach, provide feedback, and on the job training to audit staff under their supervision
• Maintain an appropriate level of interaction/ co-operation with auditees so as to maintain positive business relationships
• Direct team members and Auditors of other Regions
• Broad knowledge of internal auditing practices, standards and relevant regulatory environment for internal audit, including but not limited to FRB SR 13-1 and FRB SR 15-18
• Highly developed organizational skills that can manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Barclays’ systems, most notably Assure, ORAC
• Experience of delivering professional training