Lead Internal Audit Manager – Financial Services

Elliott Davis; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave & caregiver leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program access

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Manager – Risk Advisory to lead internal audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of financial institutions within our Financial Services Group. You will drive engagement execution, manage client relationships, and develop staff while upholding firm methodology and quality standards.

You will supervise teams, review findings, and provide strategic insight to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of internal/audit or banking/risk experience with progression in responsibility.
• Strong understanding of COSO, audit methodologies, banking operations and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to review complex work, identify issues, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 25 nights per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements across banking functions (loan operations, deposits, payments, wire transfers, branches, accounting, HR, ERM, MRM, treasury).
• Plan and scope engagements with risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation.
• Oversee execution of audit procedures per firm methodology and regulatory expectations.
• Review workpapers, testing results, and reports for accuracy and clarity; ensure on-time delivery within scope.
• Serve as main client contact; lead meetings, present findings, and address questions.
• Mentor and develop Senior Associates and Associates; support training and professional growth.
• Support business development, client relationships, and identification of additional opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Client engagement

Audit methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/related

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking a Manager – Risk Advisory to lead internal audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of financial institutions within our Financial Services Group. You will drive engagement execution, manage client relationships, and develop staff while upholding firm methodology and quality standards.

You will supervise teams, review findings, and provide strategic insight to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.