Audit Project Manager

U.S. Bank

. Lead complex, horizontal audit projects and supervise staff in completing audit engagements with minimal manager supervision .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,765 - $140,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Risk, Compliance, and Audit competencies, with a strong ability to lead complex audit projects and manage multiple engagements simultaneously. Proficient in IT applications controls, data analytics, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

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IT Applications Controls TestingData Analytics UtilizationRisk Management FrameworksProject ManagementCISA Certification

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Hard Skills

Audit Engagement ManagementControl Environment AssessmentProcess Improvement RecommendationsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Meeting LeadershipWorkpaper ReviewCloud Migration AssuranceIT General Controls Testing

Soft Skills

Coaching and TrainingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsCloud TechnologiesMicro ServicesMiddlewareDatabasesDevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

CISA

Industry Keywords

Banking OperationsFinancial ServicesRegulatory TrendsRisk MitigationAudit Engagements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, horizontal audit projects and supervise staff in completing audit engagements with minimal manager supervision
Monitor audit engagement progress against plans and schedules
Assess work performed by audit engagement teams
Provide coaching and on-the-job training to team members
Serve as a subject matter expert and help drive strategy across related audit engagements
Handle complex tasks autonomously and influence business-line understanding of risk mitigation
Partner with business lines, Risk/Compliance/Audit professionals, and managers to create, implement, maintain, review, or oversee risk-management frameworks
Participate in projects ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Identify process, system, and human-error gaps and recommend loss-minimizing solutions
Identify, respond to, and escalate risks as appropriate
Support third-line assurance efforts for large-scale cloud migration and post-migration operations
Participate in assurance engagements involving applications and critical software assets, and advisory engagements for critical technology initiatives
Assess control environments, identify control gaps, and recommend continuous improvements
Deliver high-quality reports, recommendations, and insights
Stay current on industry and technology trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically more than eight years of applicable experience
Experience in IT applications controls and IT general controls testing
Experience executing multiple integrated audits concurrently, including all stages of audit
Experience utilizing data analytics and validating audit and regulatory issues within agreed-upon timeframes
Experience leading stakeholder meetings and issue discussions
Experience reviewing workpapers and addressing QA queries
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Advanced understanding of banking operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends
Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies and ability to execute assignments independently
Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer navigation and Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Applicable professional certifications preferred, such as CISA
Working knowledge of Cloud, Micro Services, Middleware, databases, and DevOps preferred
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week
Applicants must comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension