What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Manager - Operational Risk Management position at US Bank?
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The Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Senior Audit Manager supports internal audit leadership in providing the Audit Committee and senior management with independent assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes of U.S. Bancorp (USB), affiliates, wholly owned subsidiaries, and entities where USB owns a majority (controlling) interest. This position supports the Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) team within CAS, specifically focusing on the following risk management topics: operational risk frameworks, operational loss data collection, scenario analysis and stress testing approaches (SR 15-19), escalated adverse events, and risk identification
The RM&C division within U.S. Bank is the company's independent risk management organization. RM&C makes up most of the company's second line of defense, which helps translate risk appetite and strategy into actionable risk limits and policies. RM&C helps monitor conformity with limits and policies and provides reporting and escalation of emerging risks and other concerns to senior management, operating committees, the Executive Risk Committee as well as the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors
The Senior Audit Manager will lead a team of audit professionals in accordance with U.S. Bank Human Resources and internal audit policies and procedures in completing the annual audit plan. The Senior Audit Manager will recruit, hire, and develop staff and is responsible for subject matter expertise for the products/services supported, knowledge of the applicable compliance requirements, key technology dependencies, and ensuring appropriate risk coverage
Primary Responsibility
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Support Audit leadership in developing an appropriate risk-based audit plan for Risk Management focusing on operational risk. This includes identifying auditable entities and assessing risk within the auditable entities; determining appropriate audit cycles and audit strategy; and determining necessary audit resources and estimated expenses associated with completion of a forward looking 12-18-month audit plan
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Performing continuous monitoring activities (working closely with senior management and risk management) and adjusting the audit plan when appropriate
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Supervising audit staff in the completion of audit engagements, ensuring the highest quality work delivered timely. Supervision includes planning audit engagements; assessing work performed by lead auditors; performing sufficient reviews to ensure work contains relevant facts to support audit scope and conclusions and adheres to internal audit policies and procedures; drafting audit reports which communicate audit opinions and audit issues in a timely, clear, and concise manner; and monitoring progress of audit engagements against plan and schedule and making necessary adjustments
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Preparing and reviewing board, committee, and other stakeholder reporting for completeness, consistency with other internal audit materials, and accuracy of the most up-to-date information, not limited to information internal audit is reporting
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Interacting regularly with business line and risk management leaders, regulators, and external subject matter experts
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Collaborating across the three lines of defense regarding business processes, risks, and controls. Coordinating risk management audit activities by integrating with internal audit subject matter teams (primarily process auditable entity owners) to ensure appropriate coverage of operational risk
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Managing direct team's workload to assist other audit teams when resources are needed for areas of higher risk
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Managing, motivating, and developing assigned personnel in accordance with U.S. Bank Human Resources and internal audit policies and procedures. These duties include active participation in recruiting activities; establishing and managing development plans for assigned personnel; and providing ongoing performance feedback, including annual performance evaluations for assigned personnel. The Senior Audit Manager must also address performance problems promptly
This role is hybrid. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at a U.S. Bank location, while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically, more than 10 years of applicable experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
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Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
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Advanced understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
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Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
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Strong leadership and management skills of processes, projects, and people
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
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Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
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Applicable professional certifications
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Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
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Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
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Basic term and optional term life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability
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Pregnancy disability and parental leave
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401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
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Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
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Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
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Adoption assistance
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Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.
E-Verify
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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $125,715.00 - $147,900.00 - $162,690.00