Senior Lead Auditor

KeyCorp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank's Internal Audit team seeks a Senior Lead Auditor to drive risk-based reviews of complex programs across the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes governance, control design, and issue validation while collaborating with business, technology, and risk stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years in audit or risk, CPA/CISA/CISAs preferred, and the ability to mentor staff in a dynamic, home-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of audit, risk management, technology risk, or related experience.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, CRISC) are preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with business, risk, and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all phases of project risk reviews from planning to remediation.
• Conduct walkthroughs and testing to evaluate governance and controls.
• Review project status reporting, risk registers, and performance indicators.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses and escalate significant concerns.
• Draft findings and reports for senior management and audit leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional audit teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management

Technology risk

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CPA

CIA

CISA

CSPO

PMP

CRISC

Job description

## Senior Lead AuditorApply: Remote, United States: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-42288**Location:**For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio**Job Summary** KeyBank's Internal Audit (IA) serves as the 3rd Line of Defense and provides independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. The Enterprise Projects (EP) team evaluates and monitors the bank's most critical strategic initiatives, including large-scale business transformations, technology implementations, regulatory programs, digital modernization efforts, data-driven initiatives, and emerging technology deployments. The Senior Lead Auditor will lead and execute independent risk-based reviews of complex programs and projects throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for assessing project governance, identifying emerging risks, evaluating the design and effectiveness of business and technology controls, and communicating observations and recommendations to senior management. The ideal candidate possesses strong audit and risk management capabilities combined with an understanding of technology-enabled transformations, system development practices, data governance, cybersecurity concepts, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. The role requires collaboration with business, technology, risk, compliance, and audit stakeholders to provide independent insight into the successful delivery of strategic initiatives while ensuring risks are appropriately identified, governed, and mitigated. The Senior Lead Auditor will lead complex reviews, coordinate cross-functional audit teams, mentor staff, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and contribute to the evolution of Internal Audit's project and technology risk oversight capabilities. The Risk Review Group has career path planning and supports professional growth by supporting the pursuit of relevant certifications. **Responsibilities** * Lead and execute all phases of project risk reviews, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue validation activities.* Conduct walkthroughs, and testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.* Review project status reporting, governance artifacts, risk registers, issue logs, and key performance indicators to assess overall project health.* Identify, assess, and communicate project risks, control weaknesses, implementation concerns, and regulatory compliance issues.* Draft audit findings, observations, executive summaries, and reporting deliverables for senior management and audit leadership.* Escalate significant concerns to project leadership and monitor remediation efforts through completion.* Coordinate integrated reviews involving multiple audit teams and subject matter experts across risk domains.* Perform testing to evaluate adherence to enterprise project management standards, governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.* Evaluate risks and controls associated with technology-enabled transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies.* Demonstrate the ability to perform in an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. **Education Qualifications** * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. **Experience Qualifications** * Minimum of 3 years of audit, risk management, technology risk, project management, or related experience. **Licenses and Certifications(preferred)** * Certified Public Accountant (CPA)* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)* Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)* Certified Scrum Master (CSM)* Project Management Professional (PMP)* Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) *This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.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: 11/27/2026KeyCorp 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, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.