Job Description

Job Description

The Audit Manager is accountable for overseeing the planning and execution for audits covering discrete business units or functional corporate areas. The job will also oversee the Audit team performing the audits.

Contributes to the Audit planning process for specific businesses/ functional units, including audit plans, resource requirements and budgets
Has overall responsibility for completion of audits. Plans and leads audits and oversees staff working on multiple audits, forming conclusions, communicating scope/findings to business line.
Performs testing of critical areas of audit. Performs review of audit documentation. Oversees findings follow up and issue validation.
Ensures audits are executed and completed in accordance with established standards and within prescribed time, budget and scope parameters to ensure deadlines are met
Oversees a small to medium sized team assigned to a given audit and provide coaching and feedback on performance throughout the audit
Evaluates internal and external risks for assigned business lines and/or functions utilizing their subject matter expertise.
Acts as primary contact with management regarding audit scope, findings and status

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred
8+ years related experience required
PC skills (MS Office Suite)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced critical thinking
Risked based decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Advanced analytical skills
Work well independently and with others
Complete tasks timely and accurately
Escalate issues and delays quickly
Effectively manage competing priorities for self and others
Advanced awareness of laws and regulations governing the banking industry that impact assigned area
Advanced functional audit knowledge and skills
Relevant certification required
Strong project management skills
Advanced knowledge in designated subject matter areas
Adapt, promote and champion change
Lead and manage small to medium sized teams
Assume ownership and promote accountability
Thrive on fast-paced and challenging environment
Banking experience preferred

Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.