Senior Audit Manager – ERM & IRRA

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $149,515 - $175,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Audit Services Senior Audit Manager supports the audit director and chief audit executive, in providing the Audit Committee and senior management with independent assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes of U.S. Bancorp (USB), affiliates, wholly owned subsidiaries and entities where USB owns a majority (controlling) interest. The Senior Audit Manager manages audit staff, which may include audit managers on audits to resolve highly complex and unique challenges requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas of the enterprise. Individually manage defined audits within one or more segments of the audit plan and execute rolling planning activities to drive audit plan for assigned areas of responsibility. Demonstrates critical thinking, strategic mindset and leads and supports change. Manages business partner relationships for a wide portfolio.

Requirements

• 15+ years of applicable Audit including audit of Risk Management / Enterprise Risk Audit experience.
• Subject matter expert for domain of risk management audit portfolio ownership.
• Considerable knowledge of Risk Management, Enterprise Risk management requirements for financial institutions; applicable OCC (Heightened Standards) and FRB regulations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to provide leadership and support in talent development of staff.
• Proven adaptability to changing priorities and evolving regulatory expectations in industry and international jurisdictions.
• Advanced ability to identify resource allocation and budgeting through annual audit planning process.
• Advanced ability to build and continuously improve working relationships with internal audit peers, business line leaders, and partners (risk and compliance).
• Advanced ability to independently address unique and complex conflicts with business lines and effectively negotiate as needed.
• Broader understanding of various financial (credit, market, liquidity, interest rate etc.). and operational risks impacting banking and financial institutions.
• Expert understanding of The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards and the common definition of internal controls.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting to senior management (including committees).
• CIA, CPA or other relevant professional designations or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Supervising audit staff in the completion of audit engagements, ensuring the highest quality work delivered timely.
• Planning audit engagements.
• Assessing work performed by lead auditors.
• Performing sufficient reviews to ensure work contains relevant facts to support audit scope and conclusions and adheres to internal audit policies and procedures.
• Drafting audit reports which communicate audit opinions and audit issues in a timely, clear and concise manner.
• Monitoring progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule and making necessary adjustments.
• Completing or assisting the audit director in developing the risk-based audit plan.
• Identifying auditable entities and assessing risk within the auditable entities; determining appropriate audit cycles and audit strategy; and determining necessary audit resources and estimated expenses associated with completion of a forward looking 12–18-month audit plan.
• Performing continuous monitoring activities (working closely with senior management and risk management) and adjusting the audit plan when appropriate.
• Preparing and reviewing board, committee, and other stakeholder reporting for completeness, consistency with other internal audit materials, and accuracy of the most up-to-date information, not limited to information internal audit is reporting.
• Interacting regularly with business line and risk management leaders, regulators, and external subject matter experts.
• Participating regularly, networking, and showing leadership within industry peer groups.
• Participating in and presenting as needed at executive and senior management operating committee meetings.
• Collaborating across the three lines of defense regarding business processes, risks, and controls.
• Coordinating audit activities by integrating other internal audit subject matter teams (Information Technology, Compliance, Risk Management, Treasury, etc.) to ensure appropriate and efficient coverage of the business products, services, and processes.
• Managing the team’s workload to assist other audit teams when resources are needed for areas of higher risk.
• Managing, motivating, and developing assigned personnel in accordance with U.S. Bank Human Resources policies and internal audit policies and procedures.
• Active participation in recruiting activities; establishing and managing development plans for assigned personnel; and providing quarterly performance feedback and annual performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
• Addressing performance problems promptly.
• Performing other duties as requested by management.

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: No Education Listed