Lead Internal Auditor

Company: Cornerstone Search Partners I
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Looking to step beyond traditional audit? This role combines Internal Audit, Financial Risk, and Model Governance, giving you exposure to how risk models actually drive business decisions. What You’ll Do: Audit and validate financial risk models (stress testing, CCAR) Assess model governance and lifecycle controls Partner with quantitative risk teams to understand model outputs Translate complex risk concepts into clear audit insights Support high-impact audit projects during peak cycle (June–December) Why This Role? Become the SME for model risk audit Work alongside quant leaders Gain exposure to SR 11-7 (regulatory model risk framework) Help build a growing, specialized audit function Clear path to Manager progression 4 weeks of PTO Exceptional 401K match Maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement and more What You Bring: 5 years Internal Audit experience CIA, CPA or other certification Exposure to financial risk / model risk (CCAR, stress testing) Ability to translate technical risk to business impact Salary: Up to $155K bonus

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