Audit Project Manager-Quality Assurance

Huntington National Bank•Detroit, MI

1d•$70,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Huntington Bank’s Internal Audit Department is searching for a Quality Assurance Project Manager with a passion for strengthening audit quality and mitigating risk. Serving as a trusted advisor to Internal Audit, this role acts as a subject matter expert in audit quality, professional standards, regulatory expectations, and plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function for Audit leadership, senior management, and external regulators. In this role, you will lead and execute Quality Assurance reviews across audit activities (engagements, validations, continuous auditing and monitoring, etc.) to evaluate conformance with Huntington policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with Audit Directors, Managers, Professional Practices, and staff to assess audit execution, provide independent challenge, and promote consistent, high‑quality audit outcomes across the department. Our team works collaboratively and is driven by continuous improvement and strong results while remaining flexible to colleagues’ needs. Work schedules and locations are customized to support work‑life balance. As part of the team, you will benefit from ongoing professional development, including personalized development plans, coaching, and education aligned to your career goals. If you are passionate about audit quality, risk management, and providing constructive challenge that enhances Internal Audit’s effectiveness and efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience that may be a combination of internal/external audit, business segment, or risk experience.
Professional certification (CPA, CIA, ACAMS, CRCM, etc.) is required within 24 months of start date.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and regulatory requirements (SR 13-1, Heightened Standards etc.).
Strong knowledge of financial services, with the ability to evaluate the appropriateness and consistency of audit results across multiple business segments.
Experience leading complex audit projects end‑to-end, including scoping, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Must be able to effectively communicate issues and concerns to various management levels within Internal Audit including executive management.
Excellent project management skills – Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under deadlines.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of audit activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
Ensure conformance with IIA Standards, FRB SR 13‑1, OCC Heightened Standards, and Bank policies and procedures.
Support Audit Directors and Audit Managers by providing QA insights that evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing activities across Internal Audit.
Serve as a quality advisor to Audit teams by providing guidance on methodology application, documentation expectations, and QAIP requirements.
Facilitate productive challenge discussions with audit teams during QA reviews to drive consistent quality outcomes.
Coordinate with Professional Practices and Audit Management on remediation actions resulting from QA reviews and self‑assessments.
Validate Issues to confirm concerns are properly resolved, including formal follow-up testing to determine adequacy and effectiveness of action taken.
Performs other duties as assigned.