VP, Internal Audit Manager -IT

About the role

The Vice President (VP), Internal Audit Manager reports to the Senior Vice President (SVP), IA Director. The VP, IA Manager is responsible for overseeing and assisting with various internal audit engagements to achieve the successful completion of the Internal Audit plan.

Responsibilities

• Execute the comprehensive internal audit plan that addresses key risk areas and aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • This includes having a key role in planning and scoping audits, performing annual risk assessments and periodic continuous monitoring, reporting and communicating results of audit results and opinions.
• Lead and manage a team of internal auditors, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  • Support completion of risk assessments to identify areas of potential risk and develop audit programs to address these risks.
  • Lead the execution of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.
  • Strong documentation skillset to support preparation of workpapers for high-risk audit areas and review of staff workpapers to ensure compliance with methodology requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and tracking the status of corrective actions.
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in internal auditing.
• Establish and maintain strong client and team relationships.
  • Involvement with interviewing and hiring decisions.
  • Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling.
  • Manage, support, coach and train employees.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal auditing.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong risk management experience, including supporting assessments and performing audits.
• Knowledge of regulations governing Internal Audit and of best practices for the implementation of these regulations.
• Excellent leadership abilities, decision making, and critical thinking skills.
• Pro-active, high energy / relentless and with a strong but positive team-focused attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Management and other stakeholders and partners to establish appropriate remediation efforts.
• Communicate with impact; ability to state risks and issues concisely and articulate the impact in a structured manner (both verbally and written).
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, compromise and be empathetic while building effective relationships with both the IA team and the larger organization.
• Able to represent the IA department and interact professionally and competently with all levels of company staff.
• Strong analytical skills, showing ability to assess risk and controls.
• Ability to organize, coordinate team members, and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changes in the audit plan, projects and / or needs of the team.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and accept ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
• Ability to utilize various data analytic approaches to analyze data and interpret results.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills, showing ability to assess risk and controls.
• Ability to organize, coordinate team members, and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changes in the audit plan, projects and / or needs of the team.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and accept ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
• Ability to utilize various data analytic approaches to analyze data and interpret results.

Benefits

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.