Manager Audit

This is a hybrid role (if located in Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Three days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Audit Manager position oversees an assigned portion of the audit plan and provides strategic insight into the Bank's business practices. Identifies and accomplishes strategic initiatives that support department and organization goals. Manages all aspects of assigned audit projects. Directs a team of associates who assess business unit and corporate risk and recommends high leverage action to reduce identified risks.

• Project Management - Leads assigned business unit audits to meet their assigned portion of the annual audit plan. Determines appropriate scope, makes strategic decisions, and ensures there is sufficient evidence to successfully audit the internal control system. Conducts special projects and performs other duties as related.
• Managerial Functions - Provides oversight of team, ensuring compliance with financial laws, rules, and regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley. Manages the recruitment, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Provides audit and professional development to enhance performance.
• Risk Mitigation - Facilitates the investigation and management of key interdependencies that impact risk. Monitors risk assessment strategies, goals, and processes to ensure maximum coverage of the Bank. Communicates with appropriate parties on the resolution of identified issues and assists with the annual risk assessment.
• Business Strategy - Analyzes business processes to identify efficiencies, key objectives, and optimal level of control and risks. Maintains current knowledge of developments in the banking industry to keep staff informed of practices and regulations affecting internal auditing.
• Relationship Development - Maintains influential relationships with management, external auditors, and regulators. Serves on committees and liaises with key parties to represent Internal Audit.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Bank internal auditing or public accounting, and management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Bank internal auditing or public accounting, and management

License or Certification Type: Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of internal and external laws, policies, and procedures regulating Internal Audit actions.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act

Preferred Skills:

Experience auditing in the following areas: banking, core treasury payment product management and strategy, foreign exchange and trade, and/or Small Business Administration (SBA), for financial institutions.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.