Audit Methodology and Reporting Expert, Director Analyst

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Director Analyst creating innovative insights for Audit functions in top global organizations. Researching market trends, providing actionable advice, and leading audit engagements.

Responsibilities:

  • Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content to support senior leaders in the Audit functions of the world’s largest companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations
  • Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
  • Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
  • Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts
  • Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
  • Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
  • Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions
  • Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
  • Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients
  • Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy
  • Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community
  • Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery
  • Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
  • Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in Internal Audit, and/or Assurance functions
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Proven experience in SOX compliance and internal control environments
  • Strong track record of leading and delivering internal audit and second line assurance engagements across complex organizations
  • Deep understanding of internal control frameworks, including control design, operating effectiveness, deficiency identification, and remediation planning (e.g., US SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code, or similar)
  • Extensive experience leading end-to-end Internal Audit engagements, including planning, execution, review, and executive stakeholder reporting
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms and emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled audit/testing tools) is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical capability, including the ability to synthesize data, identify patterns, and apply frameworks to develop well-supported insights and recommendations
  • Demonstrated executive presence; able to establish credibility quickly with senior stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage clients, respond effectively to questions, and explain complex concepts clearly and concisely
  • Recognized subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at both small and large-scale speaking engagements
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area and its broader market dynamics
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multicultural, global, and matrixed teams
  • Agile learner, adept at navigating highly matrixed environments
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

Benefits:

  • World-class benefits
  • Highly competitive compensation
  • Disproportionate rewards for top performers
  • Flexibility to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
  • Access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology.