Audit Manager II (Process Engineering)

TD•Mount Laurel, NJ

3d•$92,220 - $138,330•Onsite

About The Position

The Audit Manager II (Process Engineering) provides specialized expertise to help guide the planning, risk assessment, and execution of audits. This role plays an essential part in shaping the strategic direction of the audit function, while fostering alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and supporting the broader audit strategy. Lead and/or provide supervisory oversight to complex audits and ensure completion.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
7+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
7+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, business transformation, consulting, process engineering, or related disciplines
Experience leading cross-functional process improvement or transformation initiatives.
Experience documenting and redesigning complex business processes.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking, Business Process Management (BPM), or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience with business process modeling and workflow design tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, Signavio, ARIS, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting implementation of enterprise platforms, workflow tools, governance systems, or audit technologies.
Experience developing operating models, governance structures, process controls, and performance measurement frameworks.
Knowledge of workflow automation, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence, or process mining technologies.
Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
Ability to communicate complex process and operational concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

"Big Tech" experience strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, CBAP, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
Consulting, transformation, or operational excellence experience within financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement initiatives across the audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, testing, reporting, issue management, and continuous monitoring.
Analyze current-state audit processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, manual activities, and opportunities for automation.
Design and implement future-state processes that improve audit effectiveness, consistency, scalability, and user experience.
Partner with auditors, audit leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop practical solutions.
Facilitate process mapping workshops, stakeholder interviews, root cause analysis sessions, and process design activities.
Develop process documentation, standard operating procedures, operating models, workflows, and governance frameworks.
Support implementation of audit technology solutions and process enhancements, including workflow automation and system integration initiatives.
Monitor adoption and effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend continuous improvements based on metrics and stakeholder feedback.
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on audit transformation, operational excellence, and innovation.
Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training, and adoption monitoring.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to measure process effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and user experience.
Research emerging industry practices and recommend opportunities to modernize audit processes and operating models.
Works autonomously and accountable for acting as a lead within a specialized audit practice area and provide work direction to others.
Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members.
May lead and/or provide supervisory oversight to complex audits and ensure completion.
Knowledge of external competition, industry and/or market trends in relation to own function / business.
Scope of role may have enterprise impact.
Undertakes and completes a variety of complex audit projects and initiatives requiring specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise.
May oversee and/or independently perform concurrent multiple audits and related tasks from end to end.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Supports the development and implementation of audit programs by contributing insights and assisting with planning activities.
Participates in audit engagements across multiple areas, helping ensure audits are conducted in line with established standards and timelines.
Executes the development of Audit Planning Memorandum (APM), Process Risk and Control Matrix (pRCM), Findings Grid and Audit Report.
Completes L1 reviews/sign off on all audit activities (i.e. walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grid, evidence uploads).
Oversees / leads audits and/or execute the follow-up of findings arising from internal audits and regulatory reviews in accordance with policy.
Oversees / leads the ongoing audit communications and/or the reporting process with the stakeholders, senior management and external auditors for specific and/or overall Audit area.
Contributes to audit initiatives by providing input and assisting in the design and testing of solutions, as well as supporting implementation efforts.
Leads / manages the integrated implementation of policies / processes / procedures / changes across multiple functional areas.
Acts as the audit lead or audit advisor to management and respective teams for area of specialization. Reports on emerging trends, identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management.
Facilitates key discussions and provide thought leadership to executive audience.
Adheres to internal policies / procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable regulatory guidelines, contributes to the review of internal processes and activities and assists in identifying control weaknesses / failures, potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for their business area.
Actively manages relationships with business lines / corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements.
Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank.
Assesses / identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required.
Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure in alignment with risk appetite.
Participates in cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provides guidance for complex situations.
Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise.
Encourages a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues / points of interest.
Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Works effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing stakeholders services.
Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units.
Contributes to the overall performance management process by providing coaching and input into team members' assessment on assigned audits.