Lead Audit Project Manager – Payments & Controls

U.S. Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank’s Corporate Audit Services seeks an Audit Project Manager to oversee audit engagements, coach staff, and ensure adherence to internal policies. The role collaborates with IT, Compliance, and Risk teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience in financial services audit, with a strong emphasis on payments and regulatory knowledge. On-site in Chicago with competitive benefits and salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in payments processes, products/services, and related risks/controls.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit staff to deliver high-quality work on time.
• Plan audit engagements by identifying risks, controls, and scope.
• Draft audit reports and ensure issues are clearly documented.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching for staff.
• Coordinate with other audit teams across the three lines of defense.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet engagement milestones.
• Perform wrap-up and reporting phases of audits.

Skills

Audit project management

Staff supervision

Coaching & training

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AQL

Tableau

SAS

Job description

U.S. Bank’s Corporate Audit Services seeks an Audit Project Manager to oversee audit engagements, coach staff, and ensure adherence to internal policies. The role collaborates with IT, Compliance, and Risk teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience in financial services audit, with a strong emphasis on payments and regulatory knowledge. On-site in Chicago with competitive benefits and salary.