Job Summary
The Corporate Senior Audit Manager will have full ownership, accountability, and responsibility of the corporate audit universe which includes all functions within Enterprise Risk Management and Credit Risk Management. The Corporate Senior Audit Manager supports the Chief Audit Executive in the completion of the risk assessment, annual audit plan by planning and conducting corporate internal audits, reviewing and supervising work of corporate auditors/co-source, and conforming to the Internal Audit Charter and Standards. The Corporate Senior Audit Manager also assists the Chief Audit Executive with Audit Committee reporting as well as various corporate level work efforts including the annual COSO update, continuous monitoring, regulatory issue validation, and audit issue tracking management.
Essential Duties
Effectively manage and execute multiple audits/projects simultaneously
Responsible for annual audit planning process, including quarterly risk assessment
Responsible for resource allocation and corporate team scheduling
Manage the co-source partnership as needed
Assist the Chief Audit Executive with periodic Audit Committee reporting
Ensure the overall quality, consistency, risk management and adherence to the Internal Audit Charter and Standards; identifying opportunities for audit process improvements
Ensure continuous process for improvements of audit documentation, templates and instructions
Assign issue and/or report ratings and management action plan (as appropriate)
Draft and finalize audit report with recommendations
Manage issue tracking, follow up, and validation of remediated issues
Be knowledgeable with corporate functions such as Credit Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Model Risk Management, Third Party Management, Appraisal, Lending Operations, and Credit Review
Ensure corporate auditors maintain appropriate awareness of aforementioned corporate functions
Supervise corporate auditors and co-source resource
Manage special projects at the request of the Chief Audit Executive
As directed by the Chief Audit Executive, assist external auditors and regulators in the execution of their audits/examinations
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, learning and understanding the business to better provide value-added services, help management achieve objectives, and enhance customer satisfaction
Maintain a professional development plan to continually develop technical, interpersonal and management skills
Keep up with development and changes in industry trends and regulatory environment to align the internal audit function
Complies with all State and Federal Banking regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: BSA, Anti-Money Laundering OFAC, CIP, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and privacy requirements. Acts as the control point for the office to ensure that all CIP, BSA, OFAC requirements, procedures and time frames are met.
Non-Essential Duties
Assist the Chief Audit Executive with recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff.
Foster and maintain group spirit and team morale
Provide periodic coaching to staff as needed
Effectively manage through complex issues and relationships
Familiar with Bank's practices, policies, and culture
Perform other duties as assigned
Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sound judgment, integrity and commitment to ethical behavior
Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion as well as act as a role model for ethical behavior.
Strong analytical skills
Proficient with MS Office products
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented, accurate, and organized
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing work environments / priorities and tight deadlines
Management skills, including the ability to develop and train others
Officer Title Eligibility
For qualified positions, the Bank may designate an Officer Title to an employee who seeks and/or meets defined competencies for an eligible position. This position qualifies for the officer title(s) Vice President, First Vice President.
Equipment Operated
Desktop Computers
Standard Office Equipment (copiers)
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Requires sitting for prolong periods of time
Requires lifting up to 10 pounds
Office setting w/controlled temperature
Periodic travel to branch locations
Education and Experience
BS or BA Degree required, preferred majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics or equivalent work experience required
Eight or more years of internal audit, public accounting, risk management, regulatory agency or related experience required
Previous "regional or large bank" experience a must
Strongly prefer banking/ financial services experience including corporate audit areas such as Credit Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), or other related certification required
Thorough knowledge of Global internal audit standards, COSO and bank regulatory standards
Supervisory experience required
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach