Senior Auditor - Operations

Senior Auditor – Operations Job Description

U.S. Bank’s Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Auditor to join the Digital, Technology and Operations Services (DTOS) team. The role supports internal audit coverage across Business Line Operations, including Wealth Management, Commercial and Business Banking, Investment Advisory Services and Trust Products Operations (WCIBO), Consumer, Business and Treasury Operations (CBTO) and the Client Service Center (CSC). Multiple levels are available, open to candidates with 5+ years of experience.

Salary range reflects the lowest level of the position posted. The successful candidate will be hired for the level that aligns with their experience.

• Assist audit team management in planning audit engagements: understand risk and risk management techniques, identify and analyze business processes, key risks and critical controls, interview auditees, and evaluate control design adequacy.
• Perform or supervise staff auditors in control testing based on audit program directions. Partner with colleagues and stakeholders where applicable; use appropriate sampling and control testing techniques; identify and assess relevance of potential issues; document work to support audit scope and conclusions.
• Interview auditees; identify and analyze business processes; document work performed in Team Mate Audit Solutions to support audit scope and conclusions and meet CAS policies, standards and guidelines.
• Draft audit issues under supervision of audit team management, including potential exposures and significance, root causes, and operationally effective and cost‑effective recommendations.
• Assist audit team management in reporting and wrap‑up phases, including drafting audit reports.
• Learn from and apply coaching received.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Maintain a good understanding of key processes within the Business Line Operations area.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically more than five years of applicable experience.

• Relevant financial service industry and/or bank operations knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and the common definition of internal controls.
• CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional designation or advanced degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact assigned line of business.
• Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies.
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and database and presentation tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools, including AI tools.

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there is a need for accommodation, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

• Health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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