Internal Audit Senior Manager, IT & Data Analytics

First Financial Bank•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity that is guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of the Bank. It assists the Bank in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management and internal control environment. The Internal Audit Department will adhere to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ mandatory guidance which includes the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (collectively, the Standards). The Internal Audit Senior Manager – IT and Data Analytics will support the Internal Audit Department’s goals and objectives as described above. Candidates should exhibit the essential qualities and possess the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities described below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with a preference in information systems, data analytics, infomatics, accounting or finance. Other applicable areas of study would be considered
CPA, CISA, CIA or some other professional certification in the related field
Ability to work with little or no supervision on projects
Eight (8) plus years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, or risk management/compliance
Five (5) plus years using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) software (e.g. ACL, IDEA, Arbutus)
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Demonstrates leadership, coaching and project management skills
Ability to work within a team environment and maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management/completion of multiple tasks
Must be able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change
Must be results and goal oriented, possess sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing business solutions
Demonstrates ability to display a positive business presence and sound judgment with management and external parties
Must be able to maintain independence and objectivity in all aspects of the position

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of bank policies, procedures and practices, preferred
Well-rounded knowledge of internal controls and risk-based concepts, preferred
Knowledge of TeamMate audit software, preferred

Responsibilities

Providing deep thinking and content on key Bank issues and risks
Supervising and executing individual audits efficiently and effectively
Leading audit planning, kick-off, concluding and observation meetings with the audit leadership team and the audit clients
Monitoring and being accountable for key performance indicators for individual audits managed
Working with the Audit Leadership Team to achieve and sustain superior overall performance
Participating actively in risk meetings and bringing results of those meetings to the audit teams for discussion
Overseeing the development and deployment of data analytics techniques to identify and assess risks and opportunities, as well as provide insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process