Audit Manager II; US - Financial Crimes - Issues Validation

Audit Manager II

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details: $92,220 - $149,310 USD

Line of Business:
Audit

Job Description:

The Audit Manager II is a senior-level leader within the U.S. Financial Crimes Regulatory Issue Validation Audit function, providing specialized in-depth subject matter expertise and responsible for validating regulatory issues through the audit methodology. The function is primarily responsible for managing the validation process for regulatory issues and certain audit-identified or self-identified issues related to existing regulatory matters. The Audit Manager II will lead or serve as Auditor-In-Charge on complex regulatory audit engagements and provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and guidance to engagement team members, driving high‑quality, effective, and timely execution of audit engagements, deadlines, budgets, and project plans.

The main function of the Audit Manager II U.S. Financial Crimes Regulatory Issue Validation Audit is to oversee testing of design and operational effectiveness focused on regulatory issue validation and internal issue validation tied to regulatory issues, managing the suite of work required to meet regulatory deadlines and internal timelines through tracking and monitoring all items within the team’s scope of work.

Depth & Scope:

• Works autonomously and accountable for acting as a lead within a specialized audit practice area and provide work direction to others
• Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members
• May lead and/or provide supervisory oversight to complex audits and ensure completion
• Knowledge of external competition, industry and/or market trends in relation to own function / business
• Scope of role may have enterprise impact
• Undertakes and completes a variety of complex audit projects and initiatives requiring specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
• May oversee and/or independently perform concurrent multiple audits and related tasks from end to end
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required
• 7+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a former OCC, CFPB, FDIC, FRB, or NCUA compliance examiner
• Banking industry audit experience with focus on Financial Crimes Compliance and issue validation strongly preferred
• Relevant professional certifications, or other relevant industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CIA, CRCM, CAMS)
• Advanced knowledge of audit standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of audit
• Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and performance management
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the audit function and provide advice to senior leadership particularly around process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with risk management and audit tools

Customer Accountabilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of audit programs by contributing insights and assisting with planning activities
• Participates in audit engagements across multiple areas, helping ensure audits are conducted in line with established standards and timelines
• Executes the development of Audit Planning Memorandum (APM), Process Risk and Control Matrix (pRCM), Findings Grid and Audit Report
• Completes L1 reviews/sign off on all audit activities (i.e. walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grid, evidence uploads)
• Oversees / leads audits and/or executes the follow‑up of findings arising from internal audits and regulatory reviews in accordance with policy
• Oversees / leads the ongoing audit communications and/or the reporting process with the stakeholders, senior management and external auditors for specific and/or overall Audit area
• Contributes to audit initiatives by providing input and…