Senior Audit Manager, Practice Development

Overview:

Job Purpose

Intercontinental Exchange Internal Audit team is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Practice Development and Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP). In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our internal audit processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit quality assurance and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Position reports directly to the Chief Audit Executive.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) in alignment with the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), including ongoing monitoring, periodic self-assessments, and preparation for external quality assessments and drive consistency and application of Internal Audit practices and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Internal Audit methodology, policies, and procedures, ensuring they reflect actual practices that align with leading practices, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
• Perform independent quality reviews of audit planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting to evaluate compliance with ICE Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Draft QA reports, dashboards, and performance metrics illustrating Internal Audit performance, trend analysis, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide coaching, training, and practice development support to audit teams to improve audit execution, documentation quality, and technical capabilities.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging risks, and regulations related to internal audit practices and incorporate them into the Quality Assurance Improvement Program.
• Coordinate the administration of independence attestations and monitoring of CPE compliance, to ensure appropriate training and professional development across the team.
• Assist with onboarding, professional development, and continuous training initiatives for Internal Audit staff in multiple locations.
• Review and issue all audit reports prior to release for accuracy and consistency after CAE approval.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required with a commitment to maintaining or obtaining appropriate professional certification (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA or CRCM).
• 7+ years of experience in internal audit or equivalent.
• Working auditing standards such as IIA International Professional Practices Framework
• Expert knowledge of financial services is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously and manage other resources.
• Experience in the auditing exchanges, futures clearing merchants and/or clearing organizations preferred.
• Able to adapt to a high growth, rapidly evolving industry.
• Ability to travel 10-15 percent; including international travel.

 

Illinois Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role , if located in Illinois, is between $145,000 – 175,000 USD.  The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation.  While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

 

New York Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $150,000 – 180,000 USD.  The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation.  While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances. 

----------: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.