Internal Audit Manager - Financial Services

Overview

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

In this role, you will lead multiple audit engagements, oversee client relationships, and deliver high-quality internal audit services that help 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.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and team workloads to ensure engagements are delivered on time and within scope.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact 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; 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 identifying 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 team functions such as scheduling and billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• 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)
• First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• One-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Physical & Cognitive/Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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

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