IT Senior Audit Director

Regions Bank; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 145,551 - 190,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking a Senior Director, Technology Audit to lead a broad technology audit portfolio in a regulated banking environment. You will head a team of managers and auditors, providing assurance across cybersecurity, cloud, IT governance, and third-party risk, while partnering with executives and regulators.

This high-impact role drives risk strategy, stakeholder alignment, and talent development to strengthen Regions' control framework and technology risk posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten years experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, or risk management/compliance.
• Three years of experience in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of a risk-based approach for the annual audit plan.
• Reviews engagement level risk assessment and adapts the risk profile as needed.
• Ensures the scope of work meets audit engagement objectives.
• Reviews audit work to ensure objectives are met.
• Identifies process improvements for the business based on analysis of processes.
• Balances proposals for improvements to internal controls with objectives.
• Reviews and approves auditor assessments that management actions are resolved.
• Presents audit results to stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Serves as a key resource for industry intelligence to the audit team.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior management to solve issues.
• Develops IA staff and recognizes high performers.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Leadership

Talent management

Consensus building

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description

At Regions, the Senior Audit Director develops, directs, and monitors the internal audit activities for various areas of the bank in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA). This level is a manager of people providing leadership, coaching, development, and annual performance review to other Audit positions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of a risk-based approach for the annual audit plan
• Reviews engagement level risk assessment; adapts the risk profile for changes or new information
• Ensures the scope of work meets the audit engagement objectives
• Reviews audit work performed to ensure audit objectives are met
• Identifies process improvements for the business based on understanding and analysis of process flows/operations
• Ensures that proposals for improvements to internal controls are balanced with organizational objectives and capabilities
• Reviews and approve auditor assessment that management actions have effectively resolved audit issues
• Presents audit results to stakeholders in a professional and organized manner
• Serves as a key resource for industry intelligence to the audit team
• Trusted advisor to senior management to solve issues identified in the internal audit engagement
• Effectively develop IA staff and ensure recognition and reward for those who exceed expectations

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Ten (10) years experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, or risk management/compliance and three (3) years of experience in a managerial role

Certifications/Licensures

• Professional certifications in Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Professional (CRP), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Bank Auditor (CBA)

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Consistently draft written communications requiring little or no editing
• Effectively edit written communications of others
• Serve as an expert in building consensus
• Proficient at leveraging relationships/network
• Proficient at performance and talent management, including development of managers and senior managers

This Senior Director, Technology Audit role is a high-impact leadership position responsible for overseeing a broad technology audit portfolio within a regulated banking environment. The individual will lead a team of managers and auditors, provide assurance across areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, IT governance, and third-party risk, and partner closely with senior executives and regulators to help shape the bank's technology risk strategy.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Minimum

Job Range Target:

$145,551.00 USD

Median

$190,990.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.