Overview
This position manages and implements the audit plan for assigned Bank Divisions and provides strategic and tactical insight into the Bank's business practices. Supports the strategic development and implementation of operational policies and procedures with Internal Audit to protect organizational assets while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborates with the Bank's senior leadership to build and foster strategic, productive and influential relationships ensuring alignment with departmental strategy and direction to overall goals of the Bank. Plans, staffs, and oversees projects and assigned internal audits. Oversees a team of associates who assess business unit and corporate risk, and initiates high leverage action to reduce identified risks.
Preferred locations - Charlotte, NC or Morristown, NJ - to work hybrid 3 days a week in office. Will consider highly qualified candidates in other locations throughout the bank footprint.
The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $123,261 to $213,652 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive, bonus, or commission pay. First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
Responsibilities
Project Management - Manages and drives assigned business unit audits to ensure results meet identified timelines for the 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. Organizes and plans for projects involving or impacting the Internal Audit Department. Conducts special projects and performs other duties as related.Managerial Functions- Manages and directs a team responsible for conducting various internal audits for assigned Bank Divisions, ensuring compliance with financial laws, rules, and regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley. Directs short and long-term development of associates across the department. Manages the recruitment, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Provides audit and professional development to enhance performance.Risk Mitigation - Investigates and manages key interdependencies that impact risk. Develops complex risk assessment strategies, goals, and processes to ensure maximum coverage of the Bank. Advises leadership on the appropriate resolution of identified issues and drives with the annual risk assessment of audit plan.Business Strategy - Establishes audit scope and strategy for audit plan/program. Shapes department policy enhancement and transformation. Analyzes business processes to identify efficiencies, key objectives, and optimal level of control/risks. Utilizes external networks and other resources to keep current on and provide insight on industry risks, regulatory updates, and pronouncements to assess relevance and impact to the Bank. Keeps senior leadership and staff informed of practices and regulations affecting internal auditing.Relationship Development - Builds and maintains influential relationships with multiple levels of management, external auditors, and regulators. Serves on committees and liaises with key parties to represent Internal Audit.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Internal auditing including at least 6 years management Position Specific Skills Required:
Proficient in the principles of sound Liquidity Risk Management practices. Including, but not limited to, in-depth knowledge of requirements set forth by Enhanced Prudential Standards (Regulation YY) and Liquidity Risk Measurement, Standards, and Monitoring (Regulation WW).
Specifically:
Liquidity GovernanceLiquidity Risk LimitsCash Flow ProjectionsContingent Funding PlanCollateral Risk MonitoringIntraday Liquidity Risk MonitoringLiquidity Stress TestingLiquidity BufferLiquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)Net Stable Funding Ration (NSFR)License or Certification Type: Possess designation as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant industry certifications. Required