Manager, Internal Audit

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to conduct comprehensive audits, including Sarbanes Oxley and operational audits, and develop risk profiles of assigned processes within a functional area for Raymond James Bank. Leads the work of others to conduct audits with smaller scope and complexity. Provides comprehensive solutions to escalated complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectives in achieving specified results. Maintains extensive contact with executive management to lead others in identifying, researching, analyzing, and resolving complex issues.

Requirements

Understanding of audit practices and methodologies, including risk assessment internal control concepts.
Experience in managing projects against deadlines, as well as experience with annual audit plans.
Specific subject matter expertise regarding control disciplines.
Understanding of financial services products and services, especially those associated with assigned area.
Planning, organizing, and conducting audits.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to management in a persuasive manner.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure, and willing to take personal risk and accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of internal and external audit associates and management.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, desire to learn quickly, to be flexible and think strategically.
Proven ability to multitask as well as assess changing priorities.
Ability to analyze risk and proactively identify discrepancies.
Ability to work well individually and in teams to share information and support one another.
Testing key controls within business processes.
Preparing written reports and delivering oral presentations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the financial services industry.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

CIA, CPA, or CISA Auditing Certification(s) preferred

Responsibilities

Drive audit coverage of assigned functional audit area by developing various audit programs.
Propose audit objectives, scope, procedures, and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Lead audit engagements from the planning stages to the reporting stages and produce quality deliverables that meet both department and professional standards.
Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate, test and report the effectiveness of management controls.
Finalize audit findings and provide an assessment of the control environment.
Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement of the design and effectiveness of key controls.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Add value by establishing a culture of engagement.
Create and execute an effective monitoring program for assigned areas to monitor key metrics that identify control issues and adverse trends.
Review work performed and provide honest and constructive feedback.
Serve as a technical resource for other auditors.
Maintain industry knowledge of evolving and regulatory changes that impact the business.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.