Senior Lead Auditor – Tech Risk & AI Programs (Remote)

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

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.