Audit Supervisor - Professional Practices Group

Western Alliance Bancorporation - Chandler, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Chandler, AZ

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Professional Practices Group (PPG) within the IAS (Internal Audit Services) department provides the processes, methodology, training, tools, and reporting to support the audit teams' adherence to standards and expectations of quality and consistency. PPG is seeking an experienced Supervisor, to assist with independently implementing periodic methodology updates, including incorporating department-wide initiatives into current methodology. Additionally, executing and reporting quarterly metrics, and assist in regulatory examination requests. The Audit Supervisor role will report to QA Associate Audit Director.

Responsibilities

• Perform and implement periodic methodology updates.
• Incorporate updates into current methodology.
• Perform training and present updates in department meetings.
• Coordinate and compile department performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in developing metric reporting to department and audit committee.
• Facilitate and schedule periodic lunch n' learn meetings to advance knowledge of department on methodology updates.
• Provide guidance to audit teams and reinforce existing and recent changes to methodology standards through timely feedback, training, and coaching.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal audit processes.
• Assist with documentation and access requests in connection with external quality assurance review and regulatory agency reviews.
• Responsible for the timely completion of activities to maintain and advance the department's methodology and address methodology questions from teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years of Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or other related experience
• Knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1 standards, GAAP, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or other commercial banking products and services
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong speaking and writing skills for internal and external audiences
• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other audit or risk designation.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred leadership experience

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• Great 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee volunteer program
• Wellness program