AUDIT PROJECT MGR SR LEAD

First-Horizon-Bank; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First-Horizon-Bank is seeking an IT Audit Project Manager Lead to direct complex IT audits across cybersecurity, governance, data privacy, and cloud initiatives. You will plan, execute, and report findings, ensuring controls align with bank policies and regulatory expectations.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of auditing in financial services, strong communication skills, and IIA standards knowledge. Certification (CIA/CPA/CISA) is highly regarded; mentoring and professional development are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a 4-year accredited college.
• 6–10 years related auditing experience in financial services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of IIA Standards.
• Certification highly preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audit engagements across cybersecurity, IT governance, infrastructure, data privacy, cloud, and continuity.
• Assist in risk assessment and IT audit planning processes.
• Perform testing of ITGCs, application controls, and automated processes.
• Develop clear audit reports and track management action plans.
• Provide advisory services on new initiatives and system implementations.
• Stay informed on regulatory standards to ensure relevant coverage.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (4-Year Accredited College)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TeamMate+

Job description

Job Description

The IT Audit Project Manager Lead is responsible for leading and executing complex audits and advisory engagements related to Information Technology across the organization. The role ensures that technology-related processes, controls, systems, and operations are aligned with the bank’s policies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. The position provides independent assurance to management and the Audit Committee regarding the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of information systems and the adequacy of internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage IT Audit Engagements: Plan, execute, and report on technology-focused audit assignments covering areas such as cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, infrastructure, applications, data privacy, cloud computing, and business continuity.
• Risk Assessment & Planning: Assist in the ongoing identification and evaluation of technology risks. Contribute to the annual IT audit risk assessment process and the development of the IT audit plan.
• Testing and Evaluation: Perform design and operational effectiveness testing for key IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and automated processes.
• Reporting: Develop clear, concise, and actionable audit reports tailored for a diverse audience, including executive management. Track and validate management action plans to address audit findings.
• Advisory Services: Provide subject matter expertise to business and technology partners on new initiatives, system implementations, process improvements, and control automation.
• Continuous Monitoring: Stay abreast of emerging technology, cyber threats, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT, FFIEC) to ensure the relevance of audit coverage.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other Internal Audit team members, business line associates, and technology teams to foster cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Professional Development: Mentor junior associates. Proactively pursue relevant professional certifications and participate in ongoing learning and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Informal project basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (4-Year Accredited College)

6 – 10 Years related auditing experience

Relevant financial services industry knowledge (Treasury/Asset Liability Management, Investments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Trust, Operations)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines

Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards

Certification highly preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant professional designations)

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

TeamMate + (preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification highly preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant professional designations)