Audit Project Manager II-Audit Analytics

First Citizens Bank - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Remote - Charlotte, NC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Audit Project Manager II - Audit Analytics role is a hybrid position responsible for supporting the development of the Internal Audit data analytics program. This position involves leveraging data analytics to enhance internal audit work, creating process efficiencies, and effectively communicating results to business owners. The role requires advanced knowledge of data analytics and associated technologies to support the audit plan and program.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytic efforts in supporting internal audit programs, including developing scope, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Work with the audit team to identify new opportunities for leveraging data analytics in audit projects.
• Effectively communicate data analysis results to business owners and represent the Internal Audit department.
• Provide data analytic documentation according to internal audit standards.
• Design and lead the development of new data analytic tools to provide insights and increase efficiency.
• Own data analytics test work performed on audits, understanding audit areas, data sources, and objectives.
• Deliver primary data analytics tasks as agreed upon in planning sessions, along with ad hoc requests during audits.
• Develop code/scripts, debug, and iterate through testing exercises to produce high-quality, accurate, and repeatable data analytics routines.
• Produce workpapers following the Audit Analytics methodology and templates.
• Self-validate analysis results to ensure accuracy and that objectives are met.
• Provide timely updates to the Audit Analytics Director on deliverable timelines and escalate potential risks.
• Develop relationships with audit peers to gain insights and foster partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing, or a High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience in the same fields.
• Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant industry certifications.
• Knowledge of internal and external laws, policies, and procedures regulating Internal Audit actions.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, accounting information systems, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization, and process automation.
• Good understanding of audit processes and methodology.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Big 4 audit or assurance experience preferred.
• Proficient in programming languages and applications such as SQL, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, C/C++, SAS, Python, R, and tools like MS Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time associates (20+ hours) designed to support families and individuals.