Strategic Payments Audit Project Lead

U.S. Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an Audit Project Manager (APM) within Corporate Audit Services to supervise staff and lead engagements with minimal supervision. The role focuses on timely, high‑quality audit work across payment services and related processes.

You will monitor progress, coach team members, and collaborate across lines of defense to uphold policies and deliver effective recommendations in a regulated, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in financial services and payments processes.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and risk/compliance.
• Strong process facilitation and project management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (AQL, Tableau, SAS).
• Professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising audit staff in the completion of audit engagements, ensuring high quality work delivered timely.
• Planning audit engagements by identifying and analyzing business processes, risks, and controls.
• Assisting managers in reporting and wrap-up phases of audits; drafting audit reports.
• Monitoring progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule; completing reviews.
• Providing on-the-job training for staff on products, services, and control frameworks.
• Coordinating with other internal audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Skills

Audit leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AQL

Tableau

SAS

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking an Audit Project Manager (APM) within Corporate Audit Services to supervise staff and lead engagements with minimal supervision. The role focuses on timely, high‑quality audit work across payment services and related processes.

You will monitor progress, coach team members, and collaborate across lines of defense to uphold policies and deliver effective recommendations in a regulated, dynamic environment.