Strategic Audit Lead for Reporting & Process Improvement

Truist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist's Audit Services is seeking a strategic initiatives specialist to contribute to tracking and reporting on key programs and regulatory inquiries in collaboration with senior leaders and the Board's committees.

You will design and enhance Audit Services' data reporting processes, support a large team of over 500 teammates, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to align with Truist's strategic objectives. Strong communication and office software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Six or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a reporting function.
• Broad understanding of banking industry and related authoritative guidance, specifically the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Standards and SR 13‑1.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to design and implement process enhancements addressing regulatory and supervisory reporting requirements.
• Ability to influence without authority across all levels of the Audit Services organization as well as the broader enterprise and with external stakeholders.
• Strong business writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interact directly with senior business leaders, Audit Services Senior Leadership Team, audit directors and audit professionals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Good project management and consulting skills; effectively balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical, critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the strategic initiative development, communication and reporting, including the Board of Directors and related sub‑Committees, Truist’s primary regulators and Audit Services’ management.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Audit Services’ processes, in particular around data and reporting in support of Truist’s strategic objectives.
• Provide support to 500+ Audit Services teammates in the application of audit internal operations and related policies and procedures; including responding to questions and providing guidance on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in the design and timely implementation of special initiatives in Audit Services, including solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaboration, initiative tracking and reporting to key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory reporting

Analytical thinking

Strategic reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Truist's Audit Services is seeking a strategic initiatives specialist to contribute to tracking and reporting on key programs and regulatory inquiries in collaboration with senior leaders and the Board's committees.

You will design and enhance Audit Services' data reporting processes, support a large team of over 500 teammates, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to align with Truist's strategic objectives. Strong communication and office software skills are essential.