Full Time Senior Audit Manager

Job Description Our Banking client is looking to hire an experienced Full time Senior Audit Manager will lead and conduct audits with a focus on credit risk and related operational processes ranging from simple to complex; generate appropriate work papers based on testing of audit procedures established during the planning phase of the audit process; effectively communicate findings; and follow up on outstanding audit and regulatory issues. Our Banking client is looking to hire an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead and conduct audits with focus on credit risk across the Bank's lending portfolios and related support operations functions. Responsibilities include performing audits that provide an independent and objective evaluation of credit risk within the commercial and consumer lending portfolios. You will provide an assessment of the accuracy and timeliness of credit risk management processes and the effectiveness of credit administration activities including risk analysis, portfolio monitoring, portfolio metrics, credit and portfolio quality, policy compliance, underwriting guideline adherence, problem loan management, management information system data completeness and accuracy, and other credit risk servicing areas. Essential functions include: Effectively prepare a well-developed audit approach and document high quality work papers for credit and operational audits Understand and document business systems / processes Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, determine "root causes" and make recommendations to improve the control environment Prepare audit report summarizing background of audit performed, audit scope, recommendations and audit conclusion Prepare work papers documenting and supporting audit procedures, findings and results; Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution Participate in department-wide initiatives and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Approximately 10 15 years of professional auditing, credit risk or comparable experience. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is required. Significant experience required in review of, or auditing of: credit risk management, credit review, underwriting, and/or lending in a variety of industry types. Proven experience required with assessing credit risk and implementing or recommending process improvements to mitigate risk. Strong knowledge/understanding of banking products and practices, operations, regulatory, industry, banking competition, and potential risk areas is preferred. Strong financial analysis skills and commercial credit structure knowledge. Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, formulate sound conclusions, and make consultative recommendations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, or MBA.