Strategic Audit Lead — Payment Services

U.S. Bank; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager within Corporate Audit Services to lead complex audits of Payment Services, ensuring alignment with IIA standards and regulatory requirements.

You will manage end-to-end projects, mentor staff, and engage stakeholders across the first to third lines of defense. The role requires 8+ years in audit or risk management, with leadership experience, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically more than 8 years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree or professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred.
• 8+ years of audit or risk management experience, with at least 3 years in project leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Payment Services industry risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across business lines and risk functions.
• Thorough understanding of IIA Standards and internal control frameworks.
• This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment: Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan for Payment Services, including identifying auditable entities, assessing risk, and determining audit cycles and resource needs for a 12–18-month horizon.
• Audit Execution & Quality Assurance: Manage end-to-end audit projects, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Payment Services leadership, risk management teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to audit staff.
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare and review reports for senior management, committees, and regulators to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Other Duties: Assist with cross-functional audit projects and special initiatives as needed.

Skills

Audit Planning

Risk Assessment

Project Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

IIA Standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIA/CPA/CISA preferred

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Project Manager within Corporate Audit Services to lead complex audits of Payment Services, ensuring alignment with IIA standards and regulatory requirements.

You will manage end-to-end projects, mentor staff, and engage stakeholders across the first to third lines of defense. The role requires 8+ years in audit or risk management, with leadership experience, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.