Manager of Audit II-Treasury/Finance
City National Bank · Los Angeles, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteFinance$77k–$143k/yrFull-time
Lead a team of auditors to assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, identify data-analytic opportunities, execute audit procedures, analyze test results, and communicate findings to senior management through reports, presentations, and memoranda. Maintain and execute a continuous monitoring program aligned with audit methodology, industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and evaluate audit test plans for medium- to high-complexity projects using a risk-based approach.
- Assess risks and controls, design comprehensive audit programs, execute procedures, supervise and review team work, analyze and synthesize test results, and communicate findings to senior management to drive change.
- Manage staff assigned to engagements and collaborate with other audit groups to plan, integrate, and execute audits.
- Identify and assess key control activities in business processes, including fraud, BSA/AML, and general IT risks.
- Evaluate information security and privacy policies to identify weaknesses in audited processes.
- Lead and execute continuous monitoring activities for assigned areas, gathering and evaluating information from business units and external/regulatory sources.
- Multitask and work effectively in a dynamically changing environment while complying with all bank policies, procedures, audit methodologies, training, and regulatory requirements.
- Discover patterns, insights, trends, and anomalies from data sets using visualization tools and execute basic analyses (e.g., descriptive).
- Develop requests for advanced analytics by providing clear questions to the Data Analytics Lead or Data Scientist.
- Apply advanced analytical techniques to test hypotheses and enhance audit findings.
- Understand data lineage and stewardship concepts to develop effective data analytics.
- Support the Audit Director in ongoing monitoring and discussions with business management.
- Build trusting relationships with Internal Audit peers and business management.
- Act as the key contact for business inquiries throughout the audit process.
- Challenge others’ thinking constructively and advise stakeholders on internal control and governance matters.
- Conduct proactive risk management discussions with business leaders and influence stakeholders to gain buy-in for high-priority initiatives.
- Act as a role model and mentor to junior auditors, providing constructive feedback and enhancing staff morale.
- Prepare and conduct training for less experienced staff and may participate in interviews and evaluations of new applicants.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of audit or related experience in banking operations, compliance, and/or risk management.
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting internal audits within financial institutions and supervising staff.
- One of the following certifications:
- CPA – Certified Public Accountant
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
- CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
- CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst
- CAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present effectively to peers and business management.
- Demonstrated negotiation and leadership skills to convey ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, work independently, think innovatively, and demonstrate critical problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
- Strong understanding of internal control concepts and their application.
- Strong working knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations.
- Experience planning and managing multiple projects with varying team members.
- Experience coaching junior auditors.
- Sound knowledge and experience in IT audit (strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with data analytics, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence tools.
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau and/or Alteryx) is a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (available the first of the month following start date).
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and internal upskilling/training resources.
- Valued Time Away benefits, including vacation, sick, and volunteer time.
- Specialized health and family planning benefits, including fertility benefits and support programs for cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.
Pay
Starting base salary: $77,000 - $143,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.