Audit Professional Practices - Lead Auditor
Overview:
• This position is responsible for the ongoing execution and maintenance of the internal quality assurance program under the oversight of the Senior Audit Manager- Professional Practices. This position also provides assistance with supporting the Audit Division’s training strategy and curriculum through the development and delivery of relevant training across the Division.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute ongoing quality assurance (QA) reviews in accordance with the Audit Department’s methodology and professional standards.
• Identify QA sampling through risk assessments, regulatory trends, business needs and random selection.
• Periodically interact with Senior Management of Bank, and external regulatory agencies, to coordinate initiatives.
• Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Audit Department training program; includes facilitating onboarding activities, leading periodic training sessions, and providing ongoing support to Audit Department personnel to ensure team is informed of industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Establish and manage appropriate budgets and timeframes associated with QA reviews.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Behave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Occasionally work with other departments to achieve overall company objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Scope of Responsibilities:
• This position takes responsibility for identifying and effectively communicating audit quality deficiencies. This position also develops and provides training to the Audit Division on a periodic basis.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
• This position may be responsible for the supervision of 1-2 professional audit staff on a periodic basis.
Education and Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (i.e. Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems) 5 + years relevant professional work experience
• In lieu of a degree, 9+ years’ work experience including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional work experience 3+ years audit experience.
• Advanced knowledge of audit theory or banking industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
Education and Experience Preferred:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with peers and all levels of management and represent the Audit Department in various settings.
• Relevant professional certification (CIA, CISA, CBA, CPA, CRP, etc.) or ability to achieve certification within 1 year.
• Prior financial services experience
• Detailed knowledge of auditing standards and examining agency expectations.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to travel periodically (Apply tot his job
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• This position is responsible for the ongoing execution and maintenance of the internal quality assurance program under the oversight of the Senior Audit Manager- Professional Practices. This position also provides assistance with supporting the Audit Division’s training strategy and curriculum through the development and delivery of relevant training across the Division.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute ongoing quality assurance (QA) reviews in accordance with the Audit Department’s methodology and professional standards.
• Identify QA sampling through risk assessments, regulatory trends, business needs and random selection.
• Periodically interact with Senior Management of Bank, and external regulatory agencies, to coordinate initiatives.
• Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Audit Department training program; includes facilitating onboarding activities, leading periodic training sessions, and providing ongoing support to Audit Department personnel to ensure team is informed of industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Establish and manage appropriate budgets and timeframes associated with QA reviews.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Behave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Occasionally work with other departments to achieve overall company objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Scope of Responsibilities:
• This position takes responsibility for identifying and effectively communicating audit quality deficiencies. This position also develops and provides training to the Audit Division on a periodic basis.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
• This position may be responsible for the supervision of 1-2 professional audit staff on a periodic basis.
Education and Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (i.e. Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems) 5 + years relevant professional work experience
• In lieu of a degree, 9+ years’ work experience including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional work experience 3+ years audit experience.
• Advanced knowledge of audit theory or banking industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
Education and Experience Preferred:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with peers and all levels of management and represent the Audit Department in various settings.
• Relevant professional certification (CIA, CISA, CBA, CPA, CRP, etc.) or ability to achieve certification within 1 year.
• Prior financial services experience
• Detailed knowledge of auditing standards and examining agency expectations.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to travel periodically (Apply tot his job
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