Senior Audit Leader - Risk & Data Analytics

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

Vacation time

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services, developing expertise in financial services and helping manage business relationships. You will serve as Engagement Manager on large, high-risk projects, guide audit planning, leverage data analytics, and deliver high-quality reports to stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, business or related field, 8–10 years in audit, leadership, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Eight to ten years of experience in audit, preferably in a role similar to an Audit Project Leader.
• Advanced knowledge, ability and expertise in audit and a broad understanding in multiple areas of banking and financial services.
• Substantial leadership experience and demonstrated leadership ability and decision making skills.
• Excellent understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp, communicate and teach others how to identify underlying concepts in complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, communicate and teach others how to identify root causes of problems
• Good working knowledge of standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Software products.
• Excellent project management and advisory skills.
• Appropriate professional certification, such as, but not limited to Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Manager for large, complex, and higher risk projects that may be enterprise-wide in scope. Lead planning, scoping, and development of the audit test plan, including incorporating the use of data analytics, and coordinate engagement resources and engagement assignments among teammate effectively to complete assignments within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Set clear quality expectations based on Truist Audit Services standards and analyze/review process documentation to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports that align with Truist’s risk appetite framework and present these reports to key stakeholders.
• Advise on more complex assignments by being very knowledgeable of the organization, business, and operations (including the related laws and regulations). Possess strong subject matter expertise in a technical or specialized field.
• Leverage strong risk management knowledge to assess relevance of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality and demonstrate awareness of big picture issues.
• Provide leadership and development by coaching and mentoring new and junior team members and providing effective project feedback, including setting clear performance expectations.
• Assist audit management to develop and maintain relationships with assigned lines of business or business units. Accordingly, understand and evaluate associated risk profiles to help ensure appropriate audit coverage. Participate in key/critical projects and task forums.
• Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, projects and special assignments. Further develop and maintain specialization and expertise in one or more specific lines of business. Keep abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies and practices in the auditing profession, banking industry, and area of specialization.
• Continue developing knowledge of auditing and use of data analysis techniques. Champion innovative techniques and methods to accomplish goals and objectives. Pursue continuing education and possibly additional professional certifications, as appropriate.
• Support Audit Directors by assisting with annual planning, scheduling, and risk assessment process, and providing feedback on performance of the audit team.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk management

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Truist in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services, developing expertise in financial services and helping manage business relationships. You will serve as Engagement Manager on large, high-risk projects, guide audit planning, leverage data analytics, and deliver high-quality reports to stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, business or related field, 8–10 years in audit, leadership, risk management, and