Audit Project Manager I-Internal Audit Operations (Finance, Vendor Management, and FTE Allocation)

Position Overview

This is a hybrid role (if located Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office – two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for a highly qualified candidate. The Audit Project Manager 1 position leads overall Internal Audit Operations and is primarily responsible for supporting the Senior Director, Quality & Operations with process ownership and execution related to the Internal Audit budgeting, vendor management, and staffing/FTE allocation processes. Working independently, utilizing business acumen and technical knowledge, this role may work on a variety of tasks across the in-scope areas and may be asked to assist with special initiatives, as needed. This role will interface with key partners across the Bank (e.g., Corporate Finance, Third Party Risk Oversight, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Process Execution - Works independently with minimal oversight to effectively execute and timely deliver on assigned tasks related to Internal Audit budgeting, vendor management, and staffing/FTE allocation. This includes developing and/or enhancing associated reporting in partnership with applicable groups both inside and outside of Internal Audit.
• Governance, Risk and Controls – In partnership with the Senior Director, Quality & Operations, and in alignment with broader Bank expectations, develop and/or enhance policies and/or procedures for Internal Audit budgeting, vendor management, and staffing/FTE allocation. Apply and strengthen business and industry knowledge to keep the process current and compliant with applicable laws, rules, regulations, as well as internal audit methodologies and standards.
• Builds Productive Relationships - Establish, foster, and cultivate collaborative working relationships with key Internal Audit partners (e.g., Audit Team leadership, Strategy, Practices & Analytics Team, and Corporate Reporting Team) and external groups (e.g., Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Third Party Risk Oversight).
• Judgment and Decision Making - Demonstrate critical thinking by appropriately analyzing information and using reasoning skills to arrive at valid conclusions. Exercise sound, risk-based judgment in drawing conclusions and escalating concerns. Effectively challenge by questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo.
• Leadership - Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by proactively engaging in applicable training (internal and external) to develop technical knowledge, seeking and applying feedback from others, and serving as a point of contact across the Internal Audit Department.
• Technology and Innovation - Apply data analytics and automation principles to program approaches, as well as use other innovative tools to work more efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing.
• Basic Knowledge of key finance and/or operations principles, Microsoft Office Suite, and Data Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning or driving department budgeting, vendor management, and/or staffing/FTE allocation processes including forecasting and collaboration with key organizational partners.
• Experience producing complete, accurate, and reliable reporting for use by key stakeholders.
• Heavy attention to detail.
• Preferred designation as or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Benefits Program – First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed, and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.
• More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.