Sr Audit Manager - Consumer and Small Business Banking

Regular, full-time position. Fluency in English required. Work shift: 1st shift (United States of America).

About the role

The Truist Senior Audit Manager provides a leadership role in delivering value-added, independent, and objective risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services. This position develops and maintains specialization in specific areas of financial services, assists in line-of-business relationship management, and supports risk monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Manager for large, complex, and higher-risk projects, potentially enterprise-wide in scope.
• Lead planning, scoping, and development of audit test plans, incorporating data analytics, and coordinate engagement resources to complete assignments within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Set clear quality expectations based on Truist Audit Services standards and analyze/review process documentation to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports aligned with Truist’s risk appetite framework and present them to key stakeholders.
• Advise on complex assignments with deep knowledge of the organization, business, operations, and related laws and regulations.
• Leverage strong risk management expertise to assess audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, and demonstrate awareness of broader issues.
• Provide leadership and development by coaching and mentoring new and junior team members, including setting clear performance expectations.
• Assist audit management in developing and maintaining relationships with assigned lines of business or business units, evaluating associated risk profiles to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Participate in key/critical projects and task forums.
• Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, projects, and special assignments.
• Maintain and further develop specialization in one or more specific lines of business.
• Stay abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies, and practices in the auditing profession, banking industry, and area of specialization.
• Develop knowledge of auditing and data analysis techniques, championing innovative methods to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Pursue continuing education and additional professional certifications, as appropriate.
• Support Audit Directors by assisting with annual planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and providing feedback on audit team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Eight to ten years of audit experience, preferably in a role similar to an Audit Project Leader.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in audit and a broad understanding of multiple areas of banking and financial services.
• Substantial leadership experience with demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Excellent understanding of risk management and process concepts.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to identify underlying concepts in complex information and communicate them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate root causes of problems.
• Proficiency in standard software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management and advisory skills.
• Appropriate professional certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business-specific software.

Pay

Annual base salary for this position is $136,000 - $170,000 (for work locations in Virginia only).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status) during the first year of employment, along with 10 sick days and paid holidays.
• Eligibility for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on the position and division.