Audit Project Manager I-Liquidity and Market Risk

First Citizens; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking an Audit Project Manager I to lead audit engagements within Liquidity and Market Risk. The role involves analyzing audit findings, enhancing processes, and fostering collaborative working relationships. A bachelor's degree or high school diploma with required certifications is necessary. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing.
• Required certification: CIA, CBA, CISA, or CPA.
• 8 years of experience with High School Diploma and required certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead audit engagements and projects.
• Analyze audit findings and recommend improvements.
• Establish collaborative relationships with audit leadership and peers.

Skills

Knowledge of internal and external laws

Knowledge of GAAP

Knowledge of SEC Rules

Knowledge of SOX Act

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role (if located in Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC or Morristown, NJ) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Audit Project Manager I position is responsible for executing or leading audit engagements and projects within assigned areas of Liquidity and Market Risk Internal Audit driving high quality, effective and timely execution of audit engagements, deadlines and project plans. Working independently, utilizing business acumen, technical knowledge, and strengthening project management skills, this role may work as an Auditor-in-Charge on less complex audit engagements or as an individual contributor. The Audit Project Manager I will analyze audit findings to identify internal control deficiencies and develop recommendations that address the root cause, enhance processes and mitigate risk to the Bank.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution - Works independently with minimal oversight and contributes to effective execution and timely delivery of assigned audit activities in each phase of the audit cycle, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring, if applicable. Assists in or lead walkthroughs with audit clients and document business processes using narratives or flowcharts. Assist in or develop audit scope, objectives, testing strategies, and sampling approach under Audit Manager guidance. Present and effectively communicate identified audit issues to audit team.
• Governance, Risk, and Controls - Assist in or oversee executing testing of controls to assess adequacy of control design and operating effectiveness managing risk to the Bank, and make recommendations and process improvements that address root causes to strengthen internal control environment. Use knowledge of risk and control concepts to identify control deficiencies, including root cause and impact. Apply and strengthen line of business and industry knowledge to keep current on emerging risks. Ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules and regulations, internal audit methodologies and standards, and in alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Builds Productive Relationship - Establish, foster and cultivate collaborative working relationships with peers and audit leadership. Drive openly with peers to share and gain knowledge. Address conflict courageously and quickly. Demonstrate curiosity about different cultures, values, beliefs and approaches.
• Judgement and Decision Making - Demonstrate critical thinking skills by appropriately analyzing information and use reasoning skills to arrive at valid conclusions. Exercise sound, risk-based, free from bias judgment in drawing conclusions and escalating concerns. Effectively challenge consistently and confidently by questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo.
• Leadership - Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by proactively engaging in training to develop internal audit or technical knowledge and seeking and applying feedback from others. Maintain a relevant professional certification. Serve as coach, role model and mentor to junior auditors and demonstrate ability to work effectively within a team environment to deliver high quality audit work.
• Technology & Innovation - Apply data analytics principles to testing approaches as well as using other innovative tools and methodologies to work more efficiently (e.g. Data Analytics, full population testing, etc.) and effectively.
• Project Coordination – Supports audit project execution by working closely with Audit Project Manager II and Audit Managers. Assigns, supervises, and reviews audit projects. May guide junior staff or interns as needed. Provides feedback, direction, and professional development to assisting auditors.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing. Required designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Bank Auditor (CBA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing. Required designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Bank Auditor (CBA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

License or Certification Type: Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of internal and external laws, policies, and procedures regulating Internal Audit actions
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Liquidity Risk Management (LRM) / Asset Liability Management (ALM).
• Audit experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of internal and external laws, policies, and procedures regulating Internal Audit actions.
• In-Charge Audit experience in financial services preferred.

If hired in New Jersey the base pay for this position is generally between $108,682 and, $188,382. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.