Audit Lead Senior - Quality Assurance

PNC • Raleigh, NC

2d • $65,000 - $171,925 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. We are seeking an energetic, initiative-taking Audit Lead Sr with Audit and/or Risk Management experience, to join Internal Audit’s Professional Practices team (Audit Support and Administration team). The Audit Support and Administration Team oversees the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP), audit methodology, regulatory management, audit operations oversight and department-wide improvement initiatives. This Internal Audit Quality Assurance Lead Sr position, an individual contributor position, will be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews of internal audit engagements and regulatory issue validations, as well as leading quality assurance initiatives to ensure Internal Audit’s activities conform to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practice Framework Global Internal Audit Standards, the IIA Code of Ethics, and applicable regulatory standards. Successful candidate will be able to perform the following: • Take initiative and work independently under general supervision exercising critical thinking and independent judgment. • Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance risk assessments, program planning, and testing. Deliver verbal and written communication to the audit leadership and audit teams. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with audit teams and audit leadership to influence positive change. • Participate in and/or lead processes and improvement initiatives of moderate complexity for the quality assurance and improvement program. • Provide training and coaching to audit management and team members. Are you interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic and transformative audit environment that encourages innovation, champions data analytics, promotes process automation, and embraces emerging risks. PNC’s Internal Audit department is composed of industry leaders who provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and recommend improvement to the organization’s operations. Using cutting edge technology, you would participate in a collaborative setting and help guide PNC’s Internal Audit department into the future. • We execute a Risk Based Audit Approach • We value Data Analytics and Automation • We leverage Continuous Monitoring/Auditing Techniques • We recruit, develop, and retain great talent. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about mitigating risk, problem solving, and protecting the bank and can contribute in the following ways: • Provide an independent and objective perspective. • Ability to manage risk and think strategically. • Encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness. • Mobilize both time and resources efficiently to get things done. • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and business partners Challenge the status quo and drive innovative ideas and techniques. • Anticipate stakeholders needs, adapt to new approaches, and deliver business value and insights. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Audit And Compliance Function – Knowledge of and ability to manage the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Audit and Compliance (A&C) function or department.
• Auditing – Knowledge of organization’s Internal Audit processes, practices, and methods.
• Business Acumen – Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Coaching Others – Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Data Gathering and Reporting – Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department or division of a company.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
• Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Internal Controls – Knowledge of and ability to create, implement, evaluate, and enhance processes in internal controls.
• Planning and Organizing – Mobilizes both time and resources to get things done.
• Process Management – Knowledge of business process improvement tools, techniques, and ability to understand, monitor, update, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Written Communications – Knowledge of written communications issues and ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Audit Management
• Continuous Monitoring
• Control Assessment
• Internal Controls
• Process Control
• Risk Assessments
• Risk Management
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Business Process Improvement
• Coaching Others
• Data Gathering and Reporting
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Establishing and Maintaining Trust
• Internal Audit
• Leadership
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic
• Risk Management
• Written Communications

Responsibilities

• Manages financial, compliance, and/or operational audit reviews, including the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks; possesses data literacy/visualization to perform data procurement and analysis; prepares work papers to support complex, or higher-risk-based, and/or conclusion-based audit assignments with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner; demonstrates clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation.
• Detail reviews the work of others to ensure the quality and accuracy of audit’s analysis and conclusions; applies professional judgment and skepticism to reach logical, timely, productive, and risk-based decisions; finalizes audit findings, recommendations, and audit deliverables, and communicates them to stakeholders.
• Applies internal audit procedures and practices, inclusive of dynamic audit principles to organize around the delivery of a project; manages effective and timely delivery of the organization's mission and service; develops and maintains productive, consultative, and collaborative client and team relationships .
• Assists with annual and dynamic audit planning and risk assessments at the macro level (audit plan/audit universe) inclusive of audit and industry trends to assure audit processes remain effective; develops audit scope, objectives, and work plans at the micro level (audit engagement); makes recommendations regarding the deployment of team resources.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement by seeking feedback, embracing change, and showing persistence in acquiring knowledge and skills.
• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level