Audit Director, Banking Risk & Strategy

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist is seeking a senior audit leader to drive the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and methodologies for a proactive, risk-based audit program. You will guide a large team and support thousands of audit professionals across the organization, shaping training and governance in a major banking environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and collaboration with senior business leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education.
• Ten or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or related experience in a reporting function.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Extensive knowledge in large bank environment—internal auditing, risk management, regulatory supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders and Audit Services leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong risk management and process understanding.
• Strong project management and consulting skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, service oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and improvement of audit policies and processes.
• Support 500+ Audit Services teammates in methodology and guidance.
• Define, track and report on TAS strategic initiatives.
• Develop training materials on audit methodology and risk assessment.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Support TAS Reporting, Governance & Strategy and related functions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

CPA/CIA/CISA certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist is seeking a senior audit leader to drive the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and methodologies for a proactive, risk-based audit program. You will guide a large team and support thousands of audit professionals across the organization, shaping training and governance in a major banking environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and collaboration with senior business leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes and