Lending Audit Supervisor

SIMON•Little Rock, AR

11d

About The Position

Supervisors are given a wide variety of diversified auditing assignments and are responsible for performing complex-level professional internal audit work. Supervisors will lead audits and provide supervision and training while overseeing fieldwork. Additional responsibilities include development of internal audit procedures and scopes; preparing and presenting during internal audit kick-off and exit meetings with management, reflecting the results of work performed in internal audit reports, and presenting those reports to management and/or board committees. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of banking and audit knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of bank lending products, credit risk management, and lending operations.
Strong understanding of banking regulations and supervisory guidance related to lending and credit risk.
Excellent analytical, audit planning, and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Ability to evaluate complex lending processes and assess control design and effectiveness.
Strong project management and time-management capabilities.
High degree of professional judgment, independence, and ethical standards.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, bank examination, credit risk management, or public accounting with a focus on financial institutions.
Prior experience auditing lending, credit administration, or loan operations for a financial institution strongly preferred.
Banking or financial services audit experience required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA strongly preferred.
CFE, CRCM or other relevant professional certifications a plus.
If CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and/or applicable state societies.

Responsibilities

Perform complex-level professional internal audit work.
Lead audits and provide supervision and training while overseeing fieldwork.
Develop internal audit procedures and scopes.
Prepare and present during internal audit kick-off and exit meetings with management.
Reflect the results of work performed in internal audit reports, and present those reports to management and/or board committees.
Ensure all assigned and supervised documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinate various phases of projects.
Review working papers for accuracy and completeness.
Review audit reports for accuracy and suitability of presentation to management and board committees.
Provide supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to projects.
Assign work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
Support training of staff members, offer guidance and direction, and give constructive criticism of working papers.
Prepare written reports and/or sections to be included in a report.
Communicate project’s progress, problems, resolutions, and other business concerns to Managers, Directors, or Chief Audit Executive.
Review with Manager, Director and Chief Audit Executive significant findings that raise questions involving material misstatements, significant deficiencies or corporate governance related issues.
Monitor management’s response to any internal or external audit findings, ensuring all findings are assigned to appropriate staff for follow up.
Develop relationships with business units and provide high quality client service.
Add value to the Bank.
Learn through direct supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrate ability to properly delegate and manage workload.
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships and share information gained with management.
Assume individual responsibility to learn all new technology introduced by the Bank as appropriate for Internal Audit.
Prepare other reports and projects as requested from time to time by Managers or Directors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Encouraged to join a community and/or professional association with Manager approval prior to joining.
Develop technical proficiency and competence.
Work effectively as part of the Internal Audit team.
Contribute to positive work environment by assisting other Supervisors, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns.
Gain thorough understanding of the business units and develop rapport with those units.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate business etiquette, including proper dress and business correspondence.
Seek to learn through training and individual study.
Actively participate in department community involvement program.