Senior Auditor

KeyBank; Kentucky; Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their Risk Review Group. The role involves completing risk reviews and audits across various lines of business. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of audit experience and preferably hold relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA or CFE. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually and potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• Understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Intellectual curiosity when completing assigned work.
• Intermediate business writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete risk review phases: Planning, Fieldwork, and Reporting.
• Lead smaller, less complex risk reviews.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant professional certification

2+ years of audit or related experience

Tools

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

Overview

Location: For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Risk Review Group (Internal Audit) is the third line of defense. The Risk Review Group (RRG) is accountable to the KeyCorp Audit Committee and is responsible for providing an independent and objective perspective on KeyCorp's processes and risks through assessment and testing of the adequacy and effectiveness of Key's risk management policies and practices, while also ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This is accomplished through completion of an Annual Audit Plan, which includes both risk evaluations and risk reviews (internal audits).

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for the completion of the three phases of a risk review: Planning, Fieldwork and Reporting. This will include completion of walkthroughs, interacting with line of business personnel, performing and documenting testing of internal controls, ensuring adherence to required laws and regulations, drafting of findings, reporting deliverables, as well as assisting the review lead in the identification of the risks and controls associated with the various business functions. During the course of a risk review, the Senior Auditor may be asked to serve as a lead on smaller, less complex reviews. The Senior Auditor may also participate in ad-hoc projects, ongoing risk intelligence activities and risk review related trainings.

The Shared Services team is responsible for performing internal audits of Finance, Human Resources, Operational Balance and Control, Third Party Management, Law Group, and Marketing lines of business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate emerging understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity when completing assigned work, covering various lines of business and Key as a whole.
• Prioritize and execute multiple assignments; identify obstacles within the scope of assignments; proactively communicate delays in assigned deliverables or additional capacity availability.
• Exhibit emerging leadership skills by leading smaller, less complex risk reviews and risk evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implementation of strategies; demonstrate basic ability to draw insight from risk intelligence and regulatory bulletins.
• Thoughtfully engage in networking with those on your team, within the RRG and across Key, to build lasting relationships.
• Consistently demonstrate intermediate business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others.
• Exhibit an emerging understanding of product skills and business, industry and regulatory concepts.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform in an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree - preferred
• Bachelor's Degree - preferred
• 2+ years of audit or related experience
• Relevant professional certification - preferred

RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
• Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be mobile or home based, which means you may work either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
• Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/07/2025

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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