Quality Assurance Audit Manager

Regular position; English fluency required; 1st shift (United States of America).

About the role

Truist Audit Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for independently executing risk-based quality assurance reviews of Audit Delivery Team (ADT) assurance activities and other activities within the scope of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). The role evaluates the quality of audit execution, risk coverage, and the support for key audit judgments and conclusions, and provides objective, effective challenge to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen audit quality. As an experienced individual contributor, the Audit Quality Assurance Manager applies sound professional judgment and provides candid, constructive feedback and coaching to promote consistent execution of Truist Audit Services methodology and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute independent, risk-based quality assurance reviews of complex Audit Delivery Team (ADT) assurance activities and issue validations to evaluate audit quality, risk coverage, execution, and alignment with applicable methodology and professional standards.
• Evaluate key aspects of assurance activities, including planning and scoping, risk and control assessment, testing approaches and execution, audit evidence, identified issues, and conclusions to assess whether key risks are appropriately addressed and conclusions are supported by the work performed.
• Identify substantive gaps and opportunities for improvement in audit coverage and execution, applying professional judgment and skepticism to assess their significance and potential impact on audit quality.
• Provide objective and effective challenge to Audit Delivery Teams and clearly communicate quality assurance observations, conclusions, and recommendations to audit professionals and leadership.
• Provide candid, constructive feedback and coaching to Audit Delivery Team members and other stakeholders to promote consistent application of audit methodology, sound professional judgment, and continuous improvement in audit quality.
• Apply audit, risk management, and subject matter knowledge when evaluating complex assurance activities and assessing the significance of identified observations and potential gaps in risk coverage.
• Manage the timely and quality execution of multiple quality assurance reviews, including clearly documenting review procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions.
• Work independently and exercise sound professional judgment in complex risk-based assessments, including identifying matters requiring escalation or additional consideration by QAIP leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Six to eight years of banking, auditing or other relevant experience related to area of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge, ability and expertise in audit and other areas of banking and financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp and communicate the underlying concepts in complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate root causes of problems.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate solutions based on a synthesis of information.
• Strong written, verbal and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in computer applications and proven experience with tools such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Strong project management and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business, risk management or a related field.
• Demonstrated internal audit experience, including experience serving as an auditor-in-charge or comparable role, leading complex, risk-based assurance activities through the audit lifecycle.
• Demonstrated audit experience in complex or specialized risk areas, with particular preference for experience auditing Model Risk Management and/or Enterprise Technology.
• Experience auditing Enterprise Risk Management or other complex financial services risk areas is also beneficial.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to enhance audit or quality assurance activities, including analysis, risk identification, and the efficiency and quality of reviews.
• Experience performing or reviewing issue validation activities, including evaluating remediation implementation and the audit evidence supporting validation conclusions.
• Appropriate professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
• Knowledge and understanding of the banking and financial services industry, including risk management practices and regulatory expectations applicable to internal audit.

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during first year of employment
• 10 sick days (prorated)
• Paid holidays

Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.