Internal Audit Manager - Financial Services

Overview

The organization is seeking a Manager – Risk Advisory to join the Financial Services Group (FSG). This team provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to financial institutions, supporting audit and risk activities across a range of banking operations.

In this role, you will lead multiple audit engagements, oversee client relationships, and ensure delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audit services. The Manager is responsible for engagement execution, adherence to firm methodology and quality standards, and development of team members. You will also serve as a key client point of contact, providing strategic insight and helping ensure audit services strengthen internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
  • Loan operations and credit administration
  • Deposit operations
  • ACH and electronic payments
  • Wire transfers
  • Branch operations
  • Accounting and financial reporting
  • Human resources and payroll
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Model Risk Management (MRM)
  • Investment and treasury operations
• Plan and scope audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation.
• Oversee execution of audit procedures in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with quality standards.
• Ensure audit engagements are delivered on time and within scope by managing project timelines, budgets, and team workloads.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during engagements, including leading meetings, presenting findings, and addressing questions.
• Review and finalize audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.
• Identify emerging risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities and provide strategic insights to clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates, including:
  • Coaching on audit methodology and technical concepts
  • Providing ongoing performance feedback
  • Supporting training and professional development
• Support business development efforts, including proposal support, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities at existing clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining a high level of quality and client service.
• Assist with administrative functions of team management such as scheduling and billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
  • Audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
  • Banking operations and regulatory expectations
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams.
• Proven ability to review complex work, identify issues, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (or active progress toward certification).
• Experience managing client relationships within financial institutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state banking regulators).
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit technology platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $87,000 to $145,000 per year
• Individual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and applicable legal requirements.
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
  • Health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
  • One-on-one professional coaching
  • Leadership and career development programs

Location

Travel is required when needed (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year).

Accommodation Notice (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

• Regularly required to:
  • Use written and oral communication skills
  • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
  • Observe and interpret situations
  • Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions
  • Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work