VP, Audit Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for VP, audit, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to Corporate Audit methodology to ensure compliance with IIA standards and increasing industry and regulatory standards.

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:

• Building credibility with business owners through professional communication, work product
• Experience with general Information Technology control reviews application control reviews
• Good knowledge of system development methodologies, information security controls, access management, technology governance and risk management
• Exposure & knowledge of data analytics, cloud and cyber security will be added advantages
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to be challenged and take personal responsibility
• Good team player and be flexible in dynamic working environment
• Strong understanding of Liquidity Risk Management processes, end-to-end model lifecycle, and technical knowledge of Liquidity Risk Modeling techniques
• Bachelor of Computer Science (or equivalent tertiary education)

I am excited to be applying for the position of VP, audit. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for overall leadership and direction for the development and supervision of a comprehensive risk-based internal audit program to ensure the organization is adhering to prudent financial and operational controls, managing significant risks, safeguarding assets, and complying with laws and regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preferably with previous audit experience in Investment Bank, Wealth Management or Corporate Sector functions
• Solid Technology/Audit experience
• Strong public speaking skills, frequently articulating the Corporate Audit message to senior and executive management
• Significant previous experience in Technology either within Audit, Risk Management, Application Development and or Operations role(s)
• Working knowledge of the development lifecycle and project and program management concepts and controls
• Detailed understanding of key technologies
• Professional certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Chartered IT Professional (CITP) is preferred
• Working knowledge of Banking Services preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for consultation on compliance risks and associated controls, report results of control testing, partner with team to identify trends, and escalate issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Developing and fostering constructive professional relationships with executive and business management
• Working collaboratively with other CAS leaders and team members, our Enterprise Risk & Resilience group, and our Enterprise Technology group to enable effective audit and risk practices
• Working with the Federal Banking Agencies/FFIEC Central Points of Contact, as necessary and appropriate, to enable and support the examination process and help further enable a strong regulatory posture
• Developing a keen understanding of our business to improve advisory opportunities and add department value
• Maintaining and supporting a strong work environment with an execution focus
• Driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout CAS
• Attracting, developing and leading exceptional talent
• Overseeing and driving select internal improvement initiatives

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for constructive, accurate and timely feedback to audit management for use in audit team staff evaluations Evaluate the system of internal controls and prepare risk assessment matrices, audit programs and audit planning memos as appropriate (primarily focused on the AML/BSA/KYC environment).

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

• Executive presence and communication skills with Executive management and regulatory personnel, particularly when dealing with sensitive subject matter
• Experience in Cloud technology
• Proven robust analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Assists the Chief Audit Executive in directing the design, scope and administration of a comprehensive audit plan and the evaluation of such processes
• Plays a key role in providing effective challenge to the organization's ERM, regulatory compliance, and legal strategy in order to meet the ever-changing environment and requirements
• Collaborates with internal audit management to develop and implement internal audit policies, procedures, and best practices
• Oversees the design, development and delivery of timely, accurate, and impactful management reporting in addition to high-quality, impactful external reporting deliverables, including coordination with appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Serves as primary liaison/point of contact and oversees Audit Services coordination and on-going interaction with regulatory examiners (FRB

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

Previously, I was responsible for advice/consultation to Group and Market Executives regarding compliance and regulatory initiatives impacting the Ministry and assist in mitigating risks to the organization.

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

• Strong understanding of the corporate functions and business units, industries and competition
• Strong understanding of business units’ technology environment and requirements to support information delivery and business processes, including data flows
• Can solve difficult problems with effective solutions, asks good questions and probes multiple sources for answers, looks beyond the obvious
• Effective Audit Issue analysis to determine risk ranking and potential impact
• Demonstrates strong written communication skills, , audit reports and memos
• Strong verbal communication skills – effective in a variety of presentation settings inside and outside the organization and with all levels of management
• ACA, ACAMS, CIIA, ACCA would be an advantage
• Operational supervision of local and regional Private Banking audit assignments under the control of the Audit Director / Audit Management