Senior Audit Project Manager - Technology Services

U.S. Bank National Association • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
This role will align to the Technology Services Audit team which provides global audit coverage for multiple technology organizations within U.S. Bank and is responsible for auditing the core Technology processes (e.g., application functionality testing, application development, change management, vendor management, interface controls, logical access controls, input/processing/output controls, and business continuity), and related risks and controls within Technology Services. This position will focus on auditing application solutions across various business lines (Consumer and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Investment Services, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Payment Services) as well as Risk and Corporate Support Functions (e.g. HR, Finance, Risk). The auditing of applications solutions could include components of Infrastructure, Technology Transformation, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering, Data and Digital Technology infrastructure, and emerging technologies. This position also supports the validation of audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience
• Knowledge of IT application and general controls is required.
• Experience leading multiple audits concurrently and executing all stages of audit successfully
• Experience validating audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes
• Proven track record of adapting to a fast-paced environment and effective multi-tasking, being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Advanced understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Assess the adequacy of the control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement based on relevant knowledge and experience
• Ability to effectively document and deliver quality reports and value-add recommendations and insights
• Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies and ability to execute an assignment entirely independently
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence or data analytics
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs
• Motivated individual with excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Direct application integration experience in financial institutions with subject matter expertise within consumer banking products
• Enage in assurance engagements involving platforms (AWS Cloud, etc.) and critical software assets across the technology space, as well as advisory engagements consulting on critical technology initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends and technology related to Cloud, Networking, and Security
• Experience with major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure), including integration with application controls
• Understanding of DevOps and CICD pipeline processes
• Applicable professional certifications preferred (e.g., CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CSAK, CCSK, CAMS)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audit projects that are horizontal in nature and supervise staff in the completion of audit engagements with minimal supervision from managers, however there are no direct reports
• Monitor progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule, assess work performed by the audit engagement team, and
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training for team members to ensure engagements are completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures
• Work as a subject matter expert in a particular topic, helping drive strategy, and may support multiple audit engagements covering the related topics
• Handle complex tasks autonomously and is able to influence business line understanding of risk mitigation
• Partner across all lines of defense and business partners to provide an independent assessment of the risk management framework.
• Engage in projects and/or activities to help assess compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identify, respond and/or escalate risks as appropriate
• Conduct audit testing using advanced data analytics techniques, including the application of AI‑driven methods to enhance risk identification, testing precision, and overall audit effectiveness.

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: Mid Level