Senior Audit Project Manager - CIO

U.S. Bank National Association•New York, NY

2d•$148,495 - $174,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Audit Project Manager will join U.S. Bank’s Technology Services Audit team, which provides global audit coverage for multiple technology organizations and audits core technology processes and their associated risks and controls. The role focuses on auditing application solutions across business lines—including Consumer and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Investment Services, Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Payment Services—as well as Risk and Corporate Support functions such as HR, Finance, and Risk. Application audits may also cover Infrastructure, Technology Transformation, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering, Data and Digital Technology infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The position also supports validation of audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes. The role leads complex, horizontal audit projects and supervises engagement teams without direct reports. It provides subject-matter expertise, coaching, and independent risk assessment in partnership with business partners and other lines of defense. The position conducts audit testing using advanced data analytics, including AI-driven methods, and may contribute to assurance and advisory engagements involving cloud platforms and critical technology initiatives. The position requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week. The stated pay range is $148,495 to $174,700, with the actual range potentially varying by location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience.
Knowledge of IT application and general controls.
Experience leading multiple audits concurrently and successfully executing all stages of an audit.
Experience validating audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Advanced understanding of business-line operations, products and services, systems, and associated risks and controls.
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends affecting the assigned business line.
Advanced knowledge of Risk, Compliance, and Audit competencies, with the ability to execute assignments independently.
Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills.
Business acumen and credibility to help business lines proactively identify and address changing workforce needs.
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and other software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.

Nice To Haves

Direct application integration experience in financial institutions, with subject-matter expertise in Wealth Management, particularly Capital Market products such as Fixed Income and Equities.
Experience with assurance engagements involving platforms such as AWS Cloud and critical software assets, as well as advisory engagements on critical technology initiatives.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence or data analytics.
Current knowledge of industry trends and technology related to Cloud, Networking, and Security.
Experience with a major cloud service provider such as AWS or Azure, including integration with application controls.
Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline processes.
Applicable professional certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, CSAK, CCSK, or CAMS.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, horizontal audit projects and supervise staff completing audit engagements, with minimal supervision from managers and no direct reports.
Monitor audit engagement progress against plans and schedules, and assess work performed by engagement team members.
Coach and provide on-the-job training to team members to ensure engagements conform to internal audit policies and procedures.
Serve as a subject-matter expert, help drive strategy, and support multiple audit engagements covering related topics.
Handle complex tasks autonomously and influence business-line understanding of risk mitigation.
Partner across lines of defense and with business partners to provide an independent assessment of the risk management framework.
Participate in projects or activities assessing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identify, respond to, and escalate risks as appropriate.
Conduct audit testing using advanced data analytics, including AI-driven methods, to enhance risk identification, testing precision, and audit effectiveness.
Validate audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes.
Assess the adequacy of the control environment, identify control gaps, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
Document and deliver quality reports, recommendations, and insights.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation of 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 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase.
401(k) contribution and pension, subject to eligibility requirements.