Senior Audit Project Manager - CIO

 

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

This role will align to the Technology Services Audit team which provides global audit coverage for multiple technology organizations within U.S. Bank and is responsible for auditing the core Technology processes (e.g., application functionality testing, application development, change management, vendor management, interface controls, logical access controls, input/processing/output controls, and business continuity), and related risks and controls within Technology Services. This position will focus on auditing application solutions across various business lines (Consumer and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Investment Services, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Payment Services) as well as Risk and Corporate Support Functions (e.g. HR, Finance, Risk). The auditing of applications solutions could include components of Infrastructure, Technology Transformation, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering, Data and Digital Technology infrastructure, and emerging technologies. This position also supports the validation of audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex audit projects that are horizontal in nature and supervise staff in the completion of audit engagements with minimal supervision from managers, however there are no direct reports
• Monitor progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule, assess work performed by the audit engagement team, and
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training for team members to ensure engagements are completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures
• Work as a subject matter expert in a particular topic, helping drive strategy, and may support multiple audit engagements covering the related topics
• Handle complex tasks autonomously and is able to influence business line understanding of risk mitigation
• Partner across all lines of defense and business partners to provide an independent assessment of the risk management framework.
• Engage in projects and/or activities to help assess compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identify, respond and/or escalate risks as appropriate
• Conduct audit testing using advanced data analytics techniques, including the application of AI‑driven methods to enhance risk identification, testing precision, and overall audit effectiveness.
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Direct application integration experience in financial institutions with subject matter expertise of Wealth Management business areas, specifically Capital Market products, such as Fixed Income and Equities.
• Knowledge of IT application and general controls is required.
• Experience leading multiple audits concurrently and executing all stages of audit successfully
• Experience validating audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes
• Proven track record of adapting to a fast-paced environment and effective multi-tasking, being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Engage in assurance engagements involving platforms (AWS Cloud, etc.) and critical software assets across the technology space, as well as advisory engagements consulting on critical technology initiatives
• Advanced understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Assess the adequacy of the control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement based on relevant knowledge and experience
• Ability to effectively document and deliver quality reports and value-add recommendations and insights
• Stay current on industry trends and technology related to Cloud, Networking, and Security
• Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies and ability to execute an assignment entirely independently
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence or data analytics
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs
• Motivated individual with excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Experience with major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure), including integration with application controls
• Understanding of DevOps and CICD pipeline processes
• Applicable professional certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSAK, CCSK, CAMS)
  

 

*This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $148,495.00 - $174,700.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.