Senior Audit Director - Risk & Internal Controls Leader

Truist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking an Audit Services Director to steer the delivery of risk-based internal audit assurance for the Audit Committee and Executive Management. You will lead a dynamic team, develop a comprehensive audit plan, and nurture relationships with senior management across business units to ensure high-quality audit work.

You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting of audits, ensuring compliance with policies while identifying and evaluating risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business-related field, or equivalent education and related training.
• Ten years of progressive audit, risk, or examiner experience with substantial financial services exposure.
• Deep knowledge of banking, risk management, and audit practices.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a comprehensive, dynamic audit program for assigned business units.
• Directly manage a team of audit professionals and ensure timely completion of the audit plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior management of assigned units.
• Plan, scope, and execute audits in line with policies and methodology.
• Analyze systems and controls to assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Review and approve audit reports for clarity and relevance.
• Develop and monitor risk assessments and monitoring activities for changes in risk profiles.
• Serve as audit subject matter expert and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Staff coaching

Education

Finance/Econ/Business degree

Tools

CIA certification

CISA certification

CPA certification

Job description

Truist is seeking an Audit Services Director to steer the delivery of risk-based internal audit assurance for the Audit Committee and Executive Management. You will lead a dynamic team, develop a comprehensive audit plan, and nurture relationships with senior management across business units to ensure high-quality audit work.

You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting of audits, ensuring compliance with policies while identifying and evaluating risks.