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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Provide leadership in identifying and assessing risks facing the Information Technology (IT) – related business unit (BUs). Develop dynamic audit plans for auditable units in the areas of responsibility and determine the scoping necessary to provide assurance the identified risks are adequately mitigated. Coordinate and manage the delivery of value-added independent, objective risk-based audit assurance services to the Audit Committee and Executive Management. Areas of focus include risks associated with information technology and data industries. Specifically, this would include the following business units: IT Risk Management, IT Operation Services, IT Application Delivery Services, IT Strategic Planning & Optimization, IT Business Services, IT Innovation & Optimization, Corporate Information Security and Enterprise Data Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Establish and manage a comprehensive, dynamic audit assurance program for assigned business units (BU). Direct and coordinate audit activities to ensure all assigned responsibilities are performed in a high quality manner and on a timely basis. Assist the Associate General Auditor – IT in developing and monitoring risk assessments through interaction with and analysis of assigned business units.
2. Manage audit team and assume responsibility for the overall coordination and successful completion of the IT audit plans. Responsible for planning, scoping and organizing audit activities within the framework established by the department’s policies, process universe and frequency guidelines. Provide input to refine, enhance and/or develop effective and efficient audit processes and procedures focused on management of identified risks. Ensure prescribed schedules, operating policies and procedures are followed and allocate work, set priorities and deadlines.
3. Review, evaluate and analyze assigned auditable units’ existing systems, processes and controls to determine the adequacy of operating procedures, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the reliability of financial information reported on the Bank’s general ledger. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and corporate policies. Identify and evaluate risks present in auditable unit coverage areas. Recommend appropriate procedural changes to management which will facilitate the safeguarding of assets, reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
4. Perform as an audit subject matter expert for assigned BUs. Enhance expert knowledge by continually monitoring trends and developments in the auditing profession, banking industry and information technology, and data industry. Consider the impact of these trends and developments upon audit work planned and performed.
5. Lead the regular aggregation, correlation, and analysis of a robust program of business monitoring activities designed to identify potential changes impacting the risk profiles of BUs within the information technology scope of responsibility. Work extensively with the business unit to evaluate monitoring activities in relation to assessments of risk and ensure risk assessments, as well as audit plans and scopes, are adjusted when appropriate based on changing risk environment.
6. Effectively lead and manage resources to ensure performance measures and metrics are established and met throughout the execution of the planned audit work.
7. Supervise and participate with audit teams in the planning of audit engagements. Co-approve Audit Engagement Planning Memos after ensuring audit plans and scopes are established based on current assessments of risks, incorporate results of the business monitoring program, and assess the actual or potential risk impacts related to management’s business strategies (such as business growth/decline) and actual or potential emerging risk areas.
8. Co-approve audit reports, including the assignment of audit ratings, after ensuring reports are well-written and conclusions communicating themes are balanced, provide context and perspective, and are aligned with ratings, while also communicating the basis for the conclusions. Develop trending and reporting of all relevant IT issues, and ensure corrective action is taken by management to mitigate risk to the enterprise.
9. Supervise and coordinate special audit assignments, to include merger and acquisition activities, special investigations, support of other audit functions and customer inquiries/complaints. Assist Associate General Auditor – Information Technology to ensure control evaluation and testing is performed in a timely, complete and quality manner.
10. Provide leadership in development of staff and self, taking responsibility for ensuring staff are given the opportunity to develop within the area of responsibility.
11. Serve as coach for technology and data industry questions. Pursue continuing education and additional professional certifications, as appropriate.
12. Proactively develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with senior leadership members of assigned business units). Accomplished by gaining a clear understanding of mission and goals, ensuring Audit’s participation on critical projects/task forces deliver added value. Act as client service champion by consistently modeling perfect client experience behaviors.
13. Participate in risk management committees, steering committees and strategic project committees related to areas of audit coverage. Obtain meaningful information to improve business monitoring. Assist in executing BASEL related assurance activities.
14. Maintain rapport with and assist in the coordination of audit efforts with external auditors/bank examiners to ensure prompt and efficient completion of examinations within the scope of assigned audits. Maintain effective communications with external auditors and regulatory examiners, and provide assistance/direction in order to complete objectives effectively and efficiently.
15. Participate in departmental budgeting, audit planning, corporate planning and Audit Committee reporting. Make and approve recommendations for audit personnel regarding employment, training, salary administration, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, terminations and staffing. Resolve personnel issues, maintain budget and expense control in accordance with departmental and Bank guidelines.
16. Assist in the development of Audit Services’ mission statement, corporate goals, Audit Committee and regulatory reports.
Required Skills and Competencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field, or equivalent education and related experience
2. Ten years of experience as an IT auditor or audit leader at a financial services firm or commensurate experience as an examiner within the financial services industry or related Information Technology experience
3. Appropriate professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant
4. Superior knowledge of current and proposed changes to information technology and data laws and regulations
5. Strong aptitude for IT auditing and IT risks
6. Extensive leadership/management experience in banking, financial services or auditing of these areas
7. Expert level business competency in related business units
8. Excellent leadership abilities, decision making skills, and critical thinking skills
9. Excellent knowledge of general banking, risk management and audit practices
10. Excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills to interact with various audiences
11. High initiative and demonstrated support for the BB&T Values
12. Team player
13. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products
14. Ability to travel, occasionally overnight
Desired Skills:
1. Master’s degree in Information Technology or other related field
2. Completion of a Graduate School of Banking
On February 7, 2019, it was announced that SunTrust Banks, Inc. and BB&T Corporation intend to merge, with the combined entity to be named Truist Financial Corporation (“Truist”). The merger is subject to regulatory approval, and BB&T and SunTrust remain separate and independent companies until the merger closes. This position, which would be for a role with Truist or an affiliate, is contingent upon the merger receiving regulatory approval and closing.
Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Drug Free Workplace.
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Thank you for your interest in Truist! BB&T and SunTrust have come together in a transformational merger of equals to create Truist, the premier financial organization in the country. You may notice references to our legacy company names, BB&T and SunTrust, in places throughout this site. All such references should be understood to refer to Truist moving forward while we continue to transition to the Truist name.