Director, Audit

Job Overview:

Selby Jennings has partnered with a leading US bank to source talent for an Audit Director position. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the annual audit plan, including the coordination and execution of risk-based assurance and advisory engagements. Your role will involve maintaining current knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively liaising with regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities include overseeing multiple audit projects, planning engagements, managing fieldwork, and reporting findings. You will also drive strategic initiatives and spearhead the development and implementation of a risk-focused audit plan.

It is available in San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Charlotte, NC; or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely Delivery and Quality Execution: Ensure the timely delivery and high-quality execution of audit plans and reports, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight, engagement risk assessment, and audit scope approval.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders to meet audit objectives and contribute to the bank's mission.
• Reporting and Communication: Oversee the preparation of key reports and presentations to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies, and the Board of Directors.
• Continuous Monitoring: Engage in continuous monitoring and ongoing risk routines, preparing and leading advisory activities, special reviews, and investigations.
• Process Improvement: Lead the implementation and monitoring of audit process standards and identify internal audit process improvements.
• Team Development: Build, manage, and develop diverse teams with the necessary skills to execute the audit plan, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Risk Assessment: Review annual risk assessment results and provide input into the creation of the risk profile, updating universe risk assessment information.
• Audit Planning: Develop the annual Audit plan for assigned areas, ensuring proper risk assessment and coverage of emerging risks.
• Issue Management: Provide oversight of issue severity and impact on business processes and control environments, escalating themes to Audit and business leaders.
• Regulatory Interaction: Meet with and provide requested information to regulators.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology; or 4 additional years of related experience.
• 10+ years in Audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology, or related business and leadership roles.
• 3+ years of team lead or management experience in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in internal audits, external audits, or applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment.
• Direct experience leading or managing work with internal and external partners.
• Comprehensive experience in Audit theory, internal audit principles, and audit examination.
• Effective communication and influence skills with business partners.
• Critical thinking, data analysis, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in dynamic environments with competing priorities.

This role offers a flexible work environment, requiring office presence 4 days per week. It is available in San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Charlotte, NC; or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not provided.

The salary banding for this role is $160,000 to $230,000 dependent on experience and location.