Senior Lead Auditor

KeyBank

. Lead and execute all phases of project risk reviews, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue validation .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $71,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in audit and risk management, with a focus on technology-enabled transformations and compliance. Proven ability to lead complex reviews, mentor staff, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Audit And Risk ManagementTechnology Risk AssessmentProject ManagementCPA, CIA, CISA, CSPO, CSM, PMP, CRISC CertificationsCollaboration With Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Project Risk ReviewsGovernance EvaluationInternal Controls TestingRisk CommunicationAudit Findings DraftingRegulatory Compliance AssessmentData GovernanceCybersecurity ConceptsArtificial Intelligence UnderstandingGenerative AI Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Governance FrameworksRisk RegistersIssue LogsKey Performance IndicatorsEnterprise Project Management Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISACSPOCSMPMPCRISC

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementAuditTechnology-Enabled TransformationComplianceDiversity, Equity And Inclusion

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute all phases of project risk reviews, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue validation
Conduct walkthroughs and testing procedures to evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls
Review project status reporting, governance artifacts, risk registers, issue logs, and key performance indicators
Identify, assess, and communicate project risks, control weaknesses, implementation concerns, and regulatory compliance issues
Draft audit findings, observations, executive summaries, and reporting deliverables for senior management and audit leadership
Escalate significant concerns to project leadership and monitor remediation efforts through completion
Coordinate integrated reviews involving multiple audit teams and subject matter experts across risk domains
Test adherence to enterprise project management standards, governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
Evaluate risks and controls associated with technology-enabled transformation initiatives and emerging technologies
Contribute to Internal Audit's project and technology risk oversight capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 3 years of audit, risk management, technology risk, project management, or related experience
Strong audit and risk management capabilities
Understanding of technology-enabled transformations, system development practices, data governance, cybersecurity concepts, Artificial Intelligence, and Generative AI
Ability to collaborate with business, technology, risk, compliance, and audit stakeholders
Ability to lead complex reviews and coordinate cross-functional audit teams
Ability to mentor staff
CPA, CIA, CISA, CSPO, CSM, PMP, or CRISC certifications preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise eligible to work without employment visa sponsorship; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens
Ability to perform in an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career path planning
Support for pursuing relevant certifications
Incentive compensation eligibility, which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
Benefits package eligibility
Flexible workspace options when roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans