Internal Audit Manager - Commercial Lending
About The Position
The Internal Audit Manager leads risk-based internal audit activities across the Commercial Lending Lifecycle and related credit risk functions. The role partners with business leadership, Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit leadership to evaluate governance, risk management, and control processes that support the safe and sound operation of the Bank. The manager leads direct reports in planning, executing, and reporting on complex audit engagements, ensuring compliance with Internal Audit standards and professional practices. The role provides leadership to audit staff, contributes to annual risk assessment and audit planning, and serves as a trusted advisor on regulatory, operational, and strategic risks affecting commercial lending. Responsibilities include audit planning, resource assessment, workpaper review, testing quality, findings management, and stakeholder engagement. The position is based in Ohio for employees working from home, although Key prioritizes in-office presence while providing flexible options when roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. The role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens. Compensation includes an annual base salary range of $96,000 to $181,000 and eligibility for incentive compensation, which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of audit, risk management, credit risk, banking, regulatory, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and managing staff.
- Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
- KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and abide by Key's Code of Conduct.
Nice To Haves
- RMA Credit Risk Certification (CRC).
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee complex, risk-based audit engagements from planning through reporting.
- Review audit workpapers, testing results, observations, and reports for quality and adherence to Internal Audit standards.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and remediation activities.
- Ensure audit conclusions are supported by sufficient documentation and evidence.
- Manage findings development, validation, and reporting activities.
- Provide audit oversight of commercial and industrial underwriting and portfolio monitoring; commercial real estate underwriting and portfolio monitoring; specialty lending underwriting and portfolio monitoring; commercial loan booking and servicing operations; credit risk management, policy, and governance; and problem loan management.
- Lead risk intelligence activities for a portfolio of Auditable Entities.
- Participate in enterprise and domain-level risk assessments.
- Assist with annual audit planning and capacity planning activities.
- Identify emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry trends that could affect audit coverage.
- Coordinate with business and risk partners regarding organizational and regulatory changes affecting the risk universe.
- Supervise, coach, and develop audit professionals; provide performance feedback and mentoring.
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and talent development.
- Identify knowledge and skill gaps and partner with Internal Audit leadership to address development needs.
- Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability; identify ways to improve processes and coverage strategies.
- Build working relationships with business leaders, risk partners, compliance professionals, regulators, and external auditors.
- Communicate audit conclusions, risk themes, and recommendations to management at varying levels.
- Provide credible challenge while maintaining constructive organizational partnerships.
- Support executive reporting and governance-related activities.
Benefits
- Eligible for incentive compensation, which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
- A list of benefits for which the position is eligible is available via a link in the posting; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
