Audit Director Professional Practices, Strategy & PMO

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

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead team in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Audit Services’ policies, procedures, practices, processes and methodologies to enable a proactive, risk-based audit assurance program for Truist Corporation.
• Lead team in support of 500+ Audit Services teammates in the application of audit internal operations’ methodologies, processes and related policies and procedures; including responding to questions and providing guidance on an ongoing basis.
• Lead team in defining, tracking and reporting on strategic initiatives across TAS.
• Contribute to and influence the development of training materials on audit methodology, risk assessment methodology, audit universe, rolling assurance plan and policies and procedures, including the facilitation of training sessions for the audit department.
• Provide leadership in development of team members. Take an active role in the training and mentoring of new and junior team members.
• Provide support to and influence other key functions in the TAS Reporting, Governance & Strategy team (including but not limited to third parties, cost management and regulatory matters).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Ten or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a reporting function.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor or other relevant industry certification.
• Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise within a large bank environment in the domains of professional internal auditing, risk management, regulatory supervision and general banking business activities.
• Strong sense of urgency to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to interact directly with senior business leaders, Audit Services Senior Leadership Team, audit directors and audit professionals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Strong project management and consulting skills; effectively balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, service oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Practices division within large banking organization internal audit function strongly desired.
• Leadership in project or change management experience (PMP, ProSci or similar).
• The annual base salary for this position is $185,000-$200,000.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Equal Opportunity

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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