Audit Project Manager - Wealth & Asset Management

Fifth Third Bank - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Senior

Cincinnati, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Audit Project Manager for Wealth & Asset Management at Fifth Third Bank is responsible for conducting comprehensive audits across various business functions, including operations, finance, and technology. This role involves leading audit teams, ensuring compliance with established standards, and managing risks effectively. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to communicate audit findings to management while fostering relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of all audit activities in the planning, testing, reporting and wrap up phases in compliance with the Audit Division's methodology/standards.
• Collaborate with Audit team members to plan audit projects, develop risk and control assessments, and create work programs.
• Lead the audit team in documenting business processes and technology management processes related to the entity being audited.
• Execute testing of controls to assess adequacy of control design and operational effectiveness in managing risk.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills.
• Direct daily progress of fieldwork, inform managers and clients of audit status, and supervise staff performance when necessary.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend process improvement ideas using knowledge of risk and control concepts.
• Lead audit and regulatory issue follow-up processes.
• Review audit workpapers and provide coaching feedback on work prepared by staff auditors.
• Prepare audit report drafts ensuring all areas of audit process and results are documented in accordance with defined standards.
• Communicate information to management through periodic update meetings, presentations, and internal audit reports.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with peers and supervisory management to support effective workflow and communication.
• Assist in the identification and continuous monitoring of risks and other potential exposures to the Bancorp.
• Participate in departmental processes and initiatives that promote resource development.

Requirements

• Four+ years of audit experience at Fifth Third or a large public accounting firm, or five+ years of general industry audit experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Proficient with MS-Windows and other related office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrates leadership, coaching, and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRCM preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in banking or financial services preferred.
• Knowledge of cyber security, risk management governance, ITIL, architecture, and infrastructure concepts preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $102K - $129K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
• Engaged and inclusive workplace culture.