Senior Payment Services Audit Lead

Us Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Competitive incentive programs

Education/tuition assistance

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager to lead complex audits for the Payment Services division, ensuring risk-based coverage and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes project leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering high-quality audit results.

Responsibilities include planning risk assessments, managing audits end-to-end, coordinating with 1st/2nd/3rd lines of defense, and guiding junior staff. Strong knowledge of IIA Standards and industry risks is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of audit or risk management experience, with at least 3 years in project leadership roles.
• Preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA certifications.
• Strong knowledge of Payment Services industry risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan for Payment Services for 12–18 months.
• Manage end-to-end audit projects: planning, fieldwork, reporting.
• Review work to ensure accuracy and compliance with CAS policies and IIA Standards.
• Draft clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Engage stakeholders across Payment Services and risk functions.

Skills

Audit leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certs (CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager to lead complex audits for the Payment Services division, ensuring risk-based coverage and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes project leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering high-quality audit results.

Responsibilities include planning risk assessments, managing audits end-to-end, coordinating with 1st/2nd/3rd lines of defense, and guiding junior staff. Strong knowledge of IIA Standards and industry risks is required.