Head of Internal Control at Signature Bank

Role Description:

• This position oversees the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal control frameworks across the bank to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and improving control processes, assessing risk exposures, coordinating internal control testing, and preparing reports for senior management.
• The role also involves collaborating with Finance, Accounting, Risk, and Audit teams to strengthen control environments, address control deficiencies, and support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• The Head of Internal Control will lead and mentor the internal control team, promote a strong control culture, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Internal Controls and Financial Reporting skills, with experience in designing, evaluating, and documenting control frameworks.
• Candidates should possess solid Finance and Accounting skills, including an understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and financial statements.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions.
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA) are an advantage.
• Proven experience in internal control, risk management, internal audit, or compliance within the financial services sector, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to influence process owners and drive control improvements.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.