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City National Bank

Audit Manager II-Wealth Management

City National Bank, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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The Audit Manager II position is a leadership role as an auditor-in-charge to guide a team of auditors to assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, identify data analytic opportunities, execute audit programs, analyze results of testing performed, and effectively communicate audit results to the Senior Audit Manager/Director and senior management in meetings, presentations, and/or written reports and memorandums. The position supports City National Bank's Internal Audit in providing independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank's risk management practices, governance processes, and internal controls for the Wealth Management platform (Personal and Employee Benefit Trust Administration, Retirement and Custody Services, Specialty Wealth Assets, Investment Advisory, Broker/Dealer, Investment Banking activities for CNB\'s Capital Markets, Registered and Unregistered Fund Vehicles, Support Functions such as Operations, Compliance, Risk). The role maintains and executes the continuous monitoring program in accordance with audit methodology and considers industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory changes and expectations.

What will you do?

Audit and Assurance General Requirements: Plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans for projects of medium to high complexity with a risk-based approach. Assess risks and controls, design comprehensive audit programs, execute procedures, supervise and review work, analyze/testing results, communicate results to senior management, and deliver well-written audit reports. Manage staff on engagements and collaborate with other audit groups to plan, integrate and execute audits. Understand operational and wealth management risks to identify key control activities. Assess information security and privacy policies to identify weaknesses. Lead and execute continuous monitoring activities for the area assigned. Gather and evaluate information from business units and external/regulatory sources. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. Comply with Bank policies, procedures, audit methodologies, training and regulatory requirements.

Data Analytics and Technology: Discover patterns, insights, trends and anomalies from data sets and visualization tools. Execute basic analyses and create simple visualizations using standard tools. Define requests for advanced analytics and collaborate with Data Analytics Lead or Data Scientist. Apply analytical techniques to test hypotheses and enhance audit findings. Understand data lineage and data stewardship for effective analytics.

Relationship Building and Client Experience: Support the Audit Director in ongoing monitoring and discussions with business management. Build trust with Internal Audit peers and business management. Act as the primary contact during the audit process. Challenge ideas constructively, advise on internal control and governance matters, and lead risk management discussions with business leaders. Influence stakeholders to gain buy-in and deliver on high-priority initiatives.

Staff Performance and Mentoring: Mentor junior auditors, maintain morale, provide training for less experienced staff, and participate in interviews/evaluations of new applicants.

What do you need to succeed? Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of audit or related experience in banking operations, compliance, and/or risk management

Minimum 3 years of experience conducting internal audits within financial institutions and supervising staff

CPA, CIA, CFIRS, CFA, CAMS or equivalent certifications

Additional Qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication skills to present to peers and management

Negotiation and leadership skills to obtain management buy-in for constructive change

Ability to manage ambiguity, work independently, think innovatively and solve problems

Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices

Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application

Knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations

Experience in planning and juggling multiple projects with varying team members

Experience in coaching junior auditors

Familiar with data analytics, robotic process automation and AI tools

Experience with data visualization and reporting (e.g., Tableau/Alteryx is a plus)

What\'s in it for you? Compensation Starting base salary: $77,000 - $143,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) on the first of the month following start date

Generous 401(k) company matching contribution

Career development through Tuition Reimbursement and other upskilling resources

Paid time off including vacation, sick and volunteer time

Fertility benefits and health programs to support family planning

Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team

Colleague Resource Groups for networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.

About Us City National Bank was founded in 1954 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. We value integrity, community and client relationships. To learn more about City National and our culture, visit us at About Us.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected basis. Details regarding local employment laws apply where relevant.

Reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job unless fully remote. #CA-KTB

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Banking

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