Audit Project Manager – CIO

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $119,765 - $140,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is seeking talented professionals to join its Technology and Operations Services Team as a Senior Audit Project Manager. This role will be part of the Technology Services Audit team, which provides global audit coverage for various technology organizations within USB. The team is responsible for auditing core Technology processes, including application functionality testing, application development, change management, vendor management, interface controls, logical access controls, input/processing/output controls, and business continuity, along with related risks and controls. The Chief Information Office collaborates with business partners across different banking divisions, as well as Risk and Corporate Support Functions like Infrastructure, Technology Transformation, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering, and Data and Digital Technology infrastructure, including emerging technologies. The Technology Services Audit Team also conducts thematic, horizontal reviews focused on cloud, data, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than eight years of applicable experience
• Experience in IT applications controls, and IT general controls testing are required.
• Experience executing multiple integrated audits concurrently including all stages of audit successfully
• Experience utilizing data analytics and validating audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes
• Experience in leading stakeholder meetings, and issue discussions.
• Experience in reviewing workpapers and addressing QA queries.
• Proven track record of adapting to a fast-paced environment and effective multi-tasking, being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Participate in engagement team for assurance engagements involving applications and critical software assets across the technology space, as well as advisory engagements consulting on critical technology initiatives
• Advanced understanding of the banking business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Assess the adequacy of the control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement based on relevant knowledge and experience
• Ensure delivery of the highest quality reports and value-add recommendations and insights
• Stay current on industry/technology related trends
• Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies and ability to execute an assignment entirely independently
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs
• Motivated individual with 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

Nice To Haves

• Applicable professional certifications are preferred (e.g., CISA).
• Some working knowledge of Cloud, Micro Services, Middleware, databases, and DevOps is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, horizontal audit projects with minimal supervision.
• Supervise staff in the completion of audit engagements.
• Monitor audit engagement progress against plan and schedule.
• Assess work performed by the audit engagement team.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training for team members.
• Act as a subject matter expert in specific topics, driving strategy and supporting multiple audit engagements.
• Handle complex tasks autonomously and influence business line understanding of risk mitigation.
• Partner with assigned Line of Business, other Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) professionals, and RCA Managers to create, implement, maintain, review, or oversee an effective risk management framework.
• Participate in projects and/or activities ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Identify gaps and propose solutions to minimize losses from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human errors.
• Identify, respond to, and/or escalate risks as appropriate.
• Support third-line assurance efforts related to large-scale cloud migration and subsequent ongoing support.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree