Senior Audit Project Lead, Payment Services & Controls

U.S. Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager to lead complex audits within the Payment Services division. You will drive risk-based audit planning and execution, coordinate with risk management and regulatory bodies, and deliver clear reports.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to IIA standards. The position requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week in Milwaukee, with responsibilities spanning planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically more than 8 years of applicable experience.
• 8+ years of audit or risk management experience, with at least 3 years in project leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Payment Services industry risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across business lines and risk functions.
• Thorough understanding of IIA Standards and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan for Payment Services.
• Manage end-to-end audit projects, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports that communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
• Build strong relationships with Payment Services leadership, risk management teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to audit staff.
• Prepare and review reports for senior management, committees, and regulators to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with cross-functional audit projects and special initiatives as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIA/CPA/CISA preferred

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager to lead complex audits within the Payment Services division. You will drive risk-based audit planning and execution, coordinate with risk management and regulatory bodies, and deliver clear reports.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to IIA standards. The position requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week in Milwaukee, with responsibilities spanning planning,