Senior Audit Manager – Credit Risk

JCW; Washington; On-site; USD 137,280 - 198,293; Full time

Job summary

A leading community bank in the Washington, DC Metro area is seeking a Senior Audit Manager specializing in Credit Risk. This role focuses on shaping the bank's credit risk and audit strategy while promoting internal controls, regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have significant audit experience, particularly in commercial lending and credit risk management, and be ready to take on a leadership position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of audit experience with a focus on commercial credit.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and loan review processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits on commercial lending and credit risk management.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Mentor junior auditors to foster a risk-aware culture.

Skills

Audit experience

Credit risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CPA, CIA, CRC, or CFA (preferred)

Job description

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JCW is working in partnership with a community bank in the Washington, DC Metro. Our client is actively seeking a talented candidate to fill a Senior Audit Manager – Credit Risk position. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the bank’s credit risk and audit strategy while working in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute audits focused on commercial lending, credit risk management, and loan portfolio quality
• Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Partner with senior management and stakeholders to drive improvements in credit risk governance
• Mentor and guide junior auditors, fostering a strong risk-aware culture

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of audit experience, with a focus on commercial credit/lending (banking/financial services required)
• Strong knowledge of credit risk, regulatory requirements, and loan review processes
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRC, or CFA (preferred but not required)
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Tom Meberg works with Audit Professionals for leading companies across the country. For more information, please reach Tom at [e-mail]

We aim to be an equal opportunity recruiter, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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