Audit Project Manager – Governance and Methodology

Duties 

• Supporting key CAS governance processes, including monitoring, and assigning policy stakeholder reviews, policy gap assessments and CAS Intake Channel submissions; monitoring and escalating Next Audit Files and continuous monitoring regulatory reporting tasks.  

• Leading CAS independence and objectivity monitoring and reporting to CAS Management and contributing to the development and implementation of the annual CAS Governance, Methodology, and Individual Objectivity certification process. 

• Supporting the department’s peer and industry benchmarking processes. 

• Contributing to the development and execution of communication strategies to ensure clear and effective communication of new or revised governance processes, audit methodology or tools and techniques to the department. 

• Supporting the design and delivery of department training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of CAS practitioners, including new hire training. 

• Overseeing projects related to the development and implementation of governance and oversight processes. 

• Supporting the department’s change management processes, including department strategic initiatives and other improvement projects. 

• Preparing board, committee, and other stakeholder reporting for completeness, consistency, and accuracy of the most up-to-date information.  

• Performing other duties as requested by CAS Management. 

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically, more than six years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:  

• Typically, more than six years of applicable experience (internal auditing, public accounting, or other relevant experience). 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance), or equivalent work experience

• Considerable understanding of The Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework, including the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical Requirements and Global Guidance. 

• Considerable understanding of financial services regulatory requirements and guidance for internal audit (e.g., 2003 Interagency Policy Statement on the Internal Audit Function and its Outsourcing and 2013 Federal Reserve Bank Supplemental Policy Statement; OCC Guidelines Establishing Heightened Standards for Certain Large Insured National Banks, Insured Federal Savings Associations, and Insured Federal Branches; OCC Comptroller’s Handbook: Internal and External Audits Handbook). 

• Considerable understanding of relevant financial service industry knowledge (e.g., Credit, Models, Regulatory Compliance, Lending, Operations, Trust, Treasury, Merchant Acquiring, Credit Cards [consumer and corporate], etc.). 

• Thorough understanding of governance, risk management and internal control concepts. 

• Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies   

• Effective presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities, while effectively overseeing complex projects and holding team members accountable for their deliverables. 

• Ability to independently address unique and complex questions and challenges.  

• Applicable professional certifications or advanced degree. 

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The role offers a hub schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days