Internal Audit Manager

Summary: Responsible for overseeing and assisting with completing various internal audits and projects to successfully complete the Internal Audit (IA) Plan. This position demands an understanding of internal auditing standards and regulatory compliance. This position identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks. The IA Manager also monitors management’s remediation efforts to address any identified concerns, which includes conducting follow-up testing of related action plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and performs multiple audit activities and projects, ranging from low to high complexity, to support the achievement of the department’s goals and objectives.
• Oversees and participates in the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, including the scope, quality, and timeliness of work performed.
• Supervises, reviews, and manages the work of others, including co-sourced resources, by following and enforcing audit policy, standards, and procedures.
• Promptly and adequately informs the CAE, IA Director, and business process owners of audit progress and potential significant issues.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with business process owners and business management, including serving as the key point person during audits.
• Develop and supervise staff at lower levels depending on the nature of the audits.
• Manages issue follow-up to confirm action plans have been effectively implemented.
• Participates in the annual risk assessment and audit plan development process, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Prioritizes daily responsibilities and prepares routine project status reports, as requested.
• Maintains audit independence and objectivity in all assignments and adheres to all organizational and professional ethics standards.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages staff, as assigned, of the IA Department. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and encouraging employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues. Provides effective oversight of co-sourced providers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5-10+ years of previous internal audit and supervisory experience within the Financial Services industry, which preferably includes experience with a Bank of at least $10 Billion in Assets. Professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is also required.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.

Systems/Software Skills

• Must have satisfactory computer and spreadsheet skills.