Manager of Audit I- Banking

MANAGER OF AUDIT I- BANKING WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Audit Manager I position is a leadership role as an auditor-in-charge to guide a team of auditors to assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, identify data analytic opportunities, execute audit programs, analyze results of testing performed, and effectively communicate audit results to the Audit Senior Manager/Director and senior management in meetings, presentations, and/or written reports and memorandums

The position will support City National Bank's Internal Audit in providing independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank's risk management practices, governance processes, system of internal controls for the Banking platform: Entertainment Banking, Personal & Business Banking, Real Estate Banking, Commercial Banking, Specialty Banking and Mortgage Banking

Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining and executing continuous monitoring program in accordance with audit methodology and taking into consideration industry development, emerging risks, and regulatory changes and expectations

What you will do Audit and Assurance General Requirements: Plans, executes and evaluates audit test plans for projects of low to medium complexity with a risk-based audit approach.Assesses risks and controls, designs comprehensive audit programs, executes audit procedures, supervises and reviews the work of others, analyzes and synthesizes results of testing performed, effectively communicates results to senior management to affect change, and delivers well written audit reports and other forms of communication

Manages staff assigned to engagements, and collaborates with other audit groups to effectively plan, integrate and execute audits.Understands front-line banking, sales practice risks, fraud, operational risks, compliance risks, lending and branch operations in order to identify and assess key control activities in business processes

Assesses privacy policies and procedures to identify weaknesses within the business process or activity being audited

Leads and executes continuous monitoring activities periodically for the area assigned

Gathers and evaluates information received from business units and other external/regulatory sources.Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamically changing environment

Complies fully with all Bank policies, procedures, audit methodologies, training and regulatory requirements

Relationship Building and Client Experience: Supports the Audit Director proactively in their ongoing monitoring and discussions with business management.Continuously builds trusting relationships with Internal Audit peers and business management

Acts as the key contact and responds to inquiries from business throughout the audit process.Challenges others’ thinking or approaches in a constructive manner.Advises stakeholders on internal control and governance matters and conducts proactive and ongoing risk management discussions with business leaders

Influences key stakeholders to gain buy-in, overcomes challenges and delivers on high priority initiatives, and draws conclusions or makes recommendations based on audit evidence that may involve ambiguity

Staff Performance and Mentoring: Acts as a role model/mentor to more junior auditors and provides constructive feedback.Enhances and maintains staff morale

Prepares and conducts formal/informal training for less experienced staff members

May participate in interviews and evaluations of new applicants

Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Minimum 4 years of audit or related experience in banking operations, compliance, and/or risk management activities

Minimum 1 year of experience conducting internal audits within financial institutions

CPA - Certified Public Accountant Or CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Or CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner Skills and Knowledge Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and business management

Demonstrated negotiation and leadership skills needed to convey ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change

Effectively manage ambiguity, work independently, think innovatively and demonstrate critical problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices at large institutions

Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such

General working knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations

Experience in planning and juggling multiple projects and with varying team members

Experience in coaching junior auditor

Familiar with data analytics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence tools

Experience in use of data visualization and reporting – e.g

Tableau and/or Alteryx is a plus

Compensation Starting base salary: $92,114 - $156,880 per year

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions

*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024

Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C

and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets

City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves

*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct

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