Overview
This role involves leading the strategic development and execution of an internal audit program for a national trust bank, in order to meet Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Head of Internal Audit and plays a key role in executing fiduciary audits.
Responsibilities
- Lead the internal audit program for the national trust entity, ensuring execution of all fiduciary and bank-related audits.
- Test and verify the effectiveness of internal controls across treasury, trust operations, and technology risk areas.
- Partner with senior leadership, risk owners, and bank examiners, including preparation and presentation of regulatory-related reporting and insights.
- Collaborate with process and control owners to validate the effectiveness of controls aligned with banking and regulatory requirements.
- Play an integral role in annual risk assessments, identifying potential areas of exposure and improvement.
- Support the broader internal audit program (including key operational audits), as needed.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience auditing public companies, financial institutions, and OCC-related bank examinations.
- 3+ years in a leadership capacity managing teams of auditors.
- Expert-level understanding of U.S. GAAP, OCC regulatory requirements, and COSO 2013 requirements.
- Proficiency using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Codex) to conduct audits and testing of controls.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders and audit committees.
- High integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or high-growth technology companies preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $227,500
- Starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where it hires.
In certain locations, the employer participates in the E-Verify Program, as required by law.
Location
This posting does not specify a work location.