Senior Audit Manager - Compliance

Position Overview

Truist Senior Audit Manager is responsible for providing a leadership role in the delivery of value-added independent and objective risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services. The Senior Audit Manager further develops and maintains specialization and expertise in specific areas of financial services and assists in line of business relationship management and risk monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Manager for large, complex, and higher risk projects that may be enterprise-wide in scope. Lead planning, scoping, and development of the audit test plan, including incorporating the use of data analytics, and coordinate engagement resources and assignments to complete projects within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Set clear quality expectations based on Truist Audit Services standards and analyze/review process documentation to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports that align with Truist's risk appetite framework and present these reports to key stakeholders.
• Advise on complex assignments by leveraging deep knowledge of the organization, its business, and operations, including related laws and regulations, while demonstrating strong subject matter expertise.
• Leverage strong risk management skills to assess audit findings, potential exposures, and materiality, while maintaining an awareness of overarching issues.
• Provide leadership through coaching and mentoring new and junior team members and offering effective performance feedback.
• Assist audit management in developing and maintaining relationships with lines of business and evaluate associated risk profiles to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, projects, and special assignments, while developing specialization in specific business lines.
• Continually develop auditing knowledge and data analysis techniques, championing innovative methods and pursuing continuing education or additional certifications as appropriate.
• Support Audit Directors by assisting with annual planning, scheduling, risk assessment processes, and providing performance feedback to the audit team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Eight to ten years of audit experience, preferably in a role similar to an Audit Project Leader.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in audit practices with a broad understanding of banking and financial services.
• Substantial leadership experience with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and teach others to identify underlying principles.
• Proven ability to diagnose root causes of problems and communicate findings effectively.
• Good working knowledge of standard software applications such as Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent project management and advisory skills.
• Holding an appropriate professional certification, such as the Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Familiarity with Truist Audit Services audit software and other business-specific applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage offered to eligible regular teammates working 20+ hours per week.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan are provided to help secure your financial future.
• A minimum of 10 days of vacation (prorated) during the first year, 10 sick days (prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may also be offered.