Develops, maintains, and executes a risk-based internal audit plan covering Corporate, financial, operational, compliance, and IT risks.
Directs and oversees audits designed to evaluate internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Works with executive and business management to identify key risk areas, emerging risks, audit priorities, and operational efficiencies.
Plans and oversees audits of business units and functional areas to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
Reviews, approves, and communicates audit results, including observations, root causes, and risk-rated findings.
Presents audit results, themes, and trends to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Develops and oversees recommendations and management action plans designed to mitigate risk and protect Bank assets.
Ensures timely tracking, validation, and reporting of audit issue remediation are well managed.
Coordinates audit activities with external auditors and regulatory examiners to promote coverage efficiency and reduce duplication of effort.
Ensures the Internal Audit function complies with the Internal Audit Charter, Global Internal Audit Standards, and regulatory guidance.
Provides strategic leadership, direction, and goal setting for the Internal Audit department aligned with Bank strategies and objectives.
Establishes and maintains Internal Audit policies, procedures, and methodology with long-term impact on the effectiveness of the control environment.
Leads, develops, and evaluates audit management and staff, including hiring, performance management, and personnel actions.
Provides supervision and development of audit staff, oversight to maintain audit quality and consistency, and management of external audit partnerships and co-coursing arrangements.
Supports the Chief Audit Executive with Audit Committee reporting, regulatory interactions, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

BS or BA Degree required, preferred majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems or Economics or equivalent work experience required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) or other related certification required
Ten (12) or more years of financial service industry experience required in: internal audit, public accounting, risk management, regulatory agency or related experience
Thorough knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO and bank regulatory standards
Supervisory experience required
Large/Regional banking experience required
Previous “large firm” public accounting experience a plus
Experience with audit software is preferred
Experience in data analytics preferred
Work experience with IT Audit knowledge preferred
Working knowledge of AuditBoard, Jack Henry (Silverlake/Xperience), Verafin, Quantivate, COGNOS a plus

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule available
Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time
Requires lifting up to 10 pounds

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditrisk managementcompliancedata analyticsIT auditaudit softwarefinancial servicespublic accountingaudit methodologyaudit quality

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcommunicationsupervisionperformance managementgoal settingorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsteam development

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)