Audit Director - Professional Practices

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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 a leadership role in the reporting of value-added, innovative, and objective risk-based internal audit assurance results for reporting to various key stakeholders.

LOCATION: Candidate must be located in one of the following locations 4 days per week:

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. Lead team in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Audit Services’ policies, procedures, practices, processes and methodologies to enable a proactive, risk-based audit assurance program for Truist Corporation.
2. Lead team in support of 350 Audit Services teammates in the application of audit internal operations’ methodologies, processes and related policies and procedures; including responding to questions and providing guidance on an ongoing basis.
3. Lead team in the design and timely implementation of special initiatives in Audit Services, including solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaboration, initiative tracking and reporting to key stakeholders.
4. Oversee the development of training materials on audit methodology, risk assessment methodology, audit universe, rolling assurance plan and policies and procedures, including the facilitation of training sessions for the audit department.
5. Serve as an active member of the Audit Risk Governance Council, an oversight group within Audit Services responsible for identifying risks which may impact the Audit Plan.
6. Build working relationships with leaders of risk management in the first and second line of defense and be knowledgeable of risk management and other enterprise initiatives to leverage enterprise processes as appropriate in Audit Services’ processes and practices.
7. Provide leadership in development of team members. Take an active role in the training and mentoring of new and junior team members.
8. Lead the development and provide comprehensive and timely reporting of audit results to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and related sub-Committees, Truist’s primary regulators and Audit Services’ management.

Required Qualifications:
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 Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience
2. Ten or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a reporting function
3. Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor or other relevant industry certification
4. Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise within a large bank environment in the domains of professional internal auditing, risk management, regulatory supervision and general banking business activities
5. Strong sense of urgency to deliver high-quality outcomes
6. Ability to interact directly with senior business leaders, Audit Services Senior Leadership Team, audit directors and audit professionals
7. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
8. Demonstrated leadership ability and decision-making skills
9. Strong understanding of risk management and process concepts
10. Strong project management and consulting skills; effectively balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
11. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and negotiating skills
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
13. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, service oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in the Practices division within large banking organization internal audit function strongly desired
2. Knowledge of Archer eGRC application.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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