The SVP, Chief Audit Executive will lead Internal Audit and Financial Controls & Reporting (FCR) with enterprise accountability for ensuring confidence in:
The integrity of financial reporting
The effectiveness of internal controls (ICFR & SOX)
Regulatory compliance across a complex, highly regulated environment
The strength of governance and enterprise risk management
This is a highly visible leadership role, directly supporting the Audit Committee and executive team with objective, forward-looking insights that protect Voya's reputation, financial integrity, and long-term success.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Audit & Controls Leadership
Lead Voya's enterprise-wide Internal Audit and FCR functions , delivering coordinated, risk-based assurance across financial, operational, and regulatory domains
Oversee the design, execution, and continuous improvement of ICFR, SOX, and financial controls frameworks
Drive end-to-end visibility into control effectiveness, systemic risks, and remediation outcomes
Board & Executive Engagement
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and executive leadership , delivering clear, credible perspectives on risk, controls, and governance
Translate audit findings into forward-looking insights that inform business decisions and enterprise strategy
Partner closely with external auditors and regulators , ensuring confidence in governance and audit processes
Risk, Governance & Compliance Integration
Provide independent assurance over financial reporting integrity and control effectiveness , while maintaining clear separation from control ownership
Partner across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to align audit coverage with enterprise priorities
Monitor and challenge management on the timely and effective remediation of audit findings
Modernization & Continuous Improvement
Advance the audit function through automation, data analytics, and continuous controls monitoring
Strengthen reporting and insights to be more proactive, risk-aware, and decision-oriented
Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and enhance control environments across the enterprise
Talent & Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit and FCR organization with strong technical depth and enterprise mindset
Establish clear governance, decision rights, and operating models that balance independence with execution excellence
Your Impact in the First Year
You will:
Establish credibility and trust with the Audit Committee, CFO, and executive leadership
Deliver a risk-based audit and controls plan aligned to strategy and regulatory expectations
Strengthen SOX and ICFR effectiveness , sustainability, and governance
Enhance audit reporting to provide forward-looking, decision-useful insights
Drive measurable progress in analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring
Ensure timely remediation of high-risk issues with strong accountability and transparency
Requirements
Executive leadership experience in Internal Audit, Financial Controls, and SOX within a complex, regulated environment (financial services preferred)
Deep expertise in ICFR, financial reporting risk, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise risk management
Proven ability to engage and influence Audit Committees, regulators, and senior executives
Track record of modernizing audit functions through data,
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough ... we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with - and those we acquire throughout our lives - are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
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🔷 Senior Vice President, Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
📍 Location: New York, NY | Windsor, CT | Boston, MA | Atlanta, GA
✈️ Travel: Periodic domestic travel required
The Senior Vice President, Chief Audit Executive (CAE) plays a pivotal role in delivering on that mission-serving as the enterprise's independent assurance leader and a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership.
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