First Bank & Trust

Administration

• Working with Program Managers, Quality Assurance, and other internal departments for oversight of mission-critical vendors
• Provide direction to the Partner, including program material reviews and report monitoring
• Assist in overseeing the review and examination of services provided to customers
• Monitor and assist with the responsiveness of Partners to audit and exam findings
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with Partners and vendors
• Take part in departmental projects including National Product program tasks
• Serve on new product implementation projects
• Actively participate in weekly meetings with the Partner

Program Oversight Administrator

IT Support

• Manage the Internal Audit Department and act as the “third line of defense,” reporting directly to the Board Audit and Compliance Committee.
• Execute the internal audit program covering traditional bank, national products, wealth management, and IT activities.
• Lead the audit team; develop teamwork, open communication, mentorship, training, evaluation, and motivation of staff.
• Assess risk across the corporation and develop the annual audit schedule for Supervisor and the Audit Committee; complete organizational risk assessment usable with Compliance and ERM.
• Recommend enhancements to the audit program and perform audit fieldwork with oversight of all audit elements.
• Evaluate soundness, adequacy, effectiveness, and application of accounting, financial, regulatory compliance, and operational controls; determine compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Review activity of second line of defense departments (compliance, quality control, ERM) to ensure proper checks and balances.
• Oversee and complete FDICIA testing, coordinate with external auditors, maintain FDICIA control documentation and test results.
• Communicate findings with senior management and issue reports with conclusions and recommendations to appropriate management levels.
• Coordinate meeting schedule for the Audit & Compliance Committee and assist or conduct presentations to management, Audit Committee, or Board of Directors.
• Work with business units to monitor and follow up on audit issues and ensure corrective action; participate in committee proceedings and evaluations of new policies, procedures, systems, and products.
• Maintain current knowledge of auditing, banking, regulatory compliance, technology, and FDICIA; work closely with external auditors and examiners and assist in regulatory examination preparation.
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and employee handbook and participate in required compliance training.

Audit Manager

Program Manager

• Lead the team and develop an atmosphere of teamwork, open communication, and unity
• Provide oversight of all services offered by mission-critical Partners
• Actively mentor staff and ensure they are trained, evaluated, and motivated
• Manage day-to-day Partner oversight and act as the primary point of contact between the Bank and Partner(s)
• Prepare regular vendor management reports for mission-critical Partners highlighting financial performance, quality of service, and contract adherence
• Monitor responsiveness of Partners to audit exam findings, QA reviews, and user acceptance testing and follow up on corrective action plans
• Establish program procedures, reporting, and operational controls including ACH processing
• Assist with development and review of marketing materials, agreements, and collateral pieces
• Identify internal and external risk factors impacting product viability, sustainability, and profitability
• Act as primary contact for regulatory exams regarding third-party vendors utilized by Program Partners
• Review services provided to customers for adherence to policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and regulatory guidance
• Interact with peers at various third-party vendors who provide essential services to the program(s)
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures and participate in required compliance training