Audit Project Manager - Operations

U.S. Bank National Association • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Bancorp Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is seeking a strong candidate to join our growing team of audit professionals within the CAS Digital, Technology, Information Security and Operations audit team. This position supports internal audit coverage across Business Line Operations which includes: Transaction Processing and Shared Services (TPSS), Operations Transformation initiatives (artificial intelligence, change management, etc.), Corporate Functions Chief Risk Office for Operations and Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking Operations​ (WCIBO), Consumer, Business and Treasury Operations (CBTO) and the Client Service Center (CSC). Operations provides direct support to Consumer and Business Banking, Payment Services, and Wealth Management and Investment Services business lines, and centralized support for commercial lending, electronic payments, print, cash and check services, and call center activities.
The CAS Audit Project Manager is primarily responsible for supervising staff in the completion of audit engagements with minimal supervision from managers, however there are no direct reports. The Audit Project Manager is expected to monitor progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule, assess work performed by the audit engagement team, and provide coaching and on-the-job training for team members to ensure engagements are completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically has 8 or more years of applicable experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), novel technology, bank operations, change management, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Considerable knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact bank operations
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Experience with Archer and TeamMate+
• CIA, CISA, CPA ,CFIRS or other relevant professional designation or advanced degree

Responsibilities

• Supervising audit staff in the completion of audit engagements, ensuring the highest quality work delivered timely.
• Completing or assisting managers in planning audit engagements.
• Assisting the managers in reporting and wrap-up phases of audits. Includes appropriate disposition of issues and drafting audit reports which include issues.
• Monitoring progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule. Includes making necessary adjustments and promptly completing work paper reviews on a timely basis to ensure all issues are identified and dispositioned prior to report draft issuance.
• Providing on-the-job training for staff. Includes business knowledge of products, services, and delivery systems; company policies and procedures; applicable laws and regulations; and formal/informal control frameworks.
• Collaborating across the three lines of defense regarding business processes, risks, and controls. Coordinating audit activities by integrating other internal audit subject matter teams (product/service, technology, compliance, financial crimes, etc.) to ensure appropriate and efficient coverage of the business products, services, and processes. Managing the team’s workload to assist other audit teams when resources are needed for areas of higher risk.
• Expand use of data analytics by the Operations audit team
• Performing other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees