Job Description

We have been retained to recruit an Internal Audit Senior Manager – Risk Management and Capital Planning for a Top 20 Bank. You will report to the Assistant General Auditor, who reports to the General Auditor/CAE. You will oversee a team (currently 12, with anticipated growth). This role has a strong strategic component, with involvement in risk assessment, audit plan creation, building/maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, interacting with regulators, and mentoring and developing talent on your team. You will liaise with leaders at other large banks to assure the use of best practices, and you will actively stay abreast of emerging threats to the enterprise.

Location: This role is hybrid-remote, from one of the following locations:

• Preferred: Buffalo, NY; Wilmington, DE; or Bridgeport, CT
• Possible: NY City (midtown); Boston
• Relocation assistance is available for a strong candidate

This organization has surpassed $200B, and on the path to $250B+ , and is proactively developing the maturity expected of a Category III bank. As a result, this will be an exciting time for the enterprise as Internal Audit will be growing both in size and maturity to meet the increased regulatory expectations, with these areas of particular focus.

The company combines the ethos and focus of a community bank with the size and complexity of a larger bank. They are known for strong community involvement. The organization boasts 47 consecutive profitable years, and 196 consecutive profitable quarters. Employee feedback surveys rate the company as excellent for ethics, leadership, and culture.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL :

• $200B+ (with anticipated growth to $250B+) ; now the 15th largest bank in U.S.
• Excellent visibility and opportunity for impact as the areas of Risk Management and Capital Planning will face increased expectations and maturity as the bank approaches Cat III
• More exposure to senior leadership than in the largest banks
• 47 consecutive years of profitability
• Internal Audit department with strong leadership, respect within the organization, and good relationships with stakeholders
• Outstanding employee feedback on leadership, ethics, and culture

What would make you a great fit:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
• CPA, CIA, and/or relevant certifications, highly valued
• Minimum 10 year progressive experience in Audit (or Audit and Risk Management), including four years’ experience at a manager level with supervisory responsibilities
• Financial Services experience, with similar ($200B+), or ideally larger size bank
• Strong knowledge of Risk Management & Capital Planning processes with experience auditing domains such as: Capital Policy, Capital Planning, stress testing/loss forecasting, Treasury Risk, Enterprise & Operational Risk, Model Risk, Third Party Risk, etc.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and involvement in audit plan creation
• Strategic thinker who is well network with IA leaders with other larger financial services institutions, and who stays abreast of best practices and relevant emerging risks
• Experience interacting with regulators, preferred
• Strong communication skills- able to build relationships with stakeholders, negotiation skills, and a proactive “no surprises” approach in communicating issues. Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to develop and mentor team members for continued growth in the organization, as well as to strategically prepare for emerging needs for talent and SMSE
• Previous experience auditing continuous monitoring and incorporating data analytics in audits
• Strong project management skills- monitor multiple audits/projects concurrently

Estimated compensation (includes short and long-term incentive pay) for “preferred” locations above: $240,000 - $285,000 annually.

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