Compliance Audit Manager

$115,000 - $165,000/Yr

Mechanics Bank - Roseville, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Roseville, CA

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About the position

The Compliance Audit Manager at Mechanics Bank is responsible for directing audit projects and managing all audit activities focused on regulatory compliance. This role involves supervising auditors, ensuring diligent execution of audit activities, and providing timely feedback. The position contributes to enhancing the client's risk and control while assisting with strategic initiatives of the Audit Department and participating in Internal Bank Committees.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees while overseeing assigned functions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Bank's policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; manage and appraise performance; coach and develop team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Organize and carry out activities related to audit projects, including planning, obtaining necessary information, and reporting.
• Responsible for deadlines, activities, timeframes, and expenditure of assigned projects.
• Determine how and when audit projects will be carried out within the framework of agreements with clients.
• Make decisions regarding audit planning and approach.
• Communicate regularly with the Audit Director and/or Chief Auditor regarding audit project progress and significant findings.
• Follow up on outstanding corrective actions/audit findings to confirm satisfactory implementation.
• Assist in the audit risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attend and participate in Internal Bank Committees and Working Groups as appropriate.
• Perform account management activities, maintaining operational contacts with key stakeholders and communicating the status of audits.

Requirements

• Strong regulatory compliance background with 5+ years of experience in executing and/or managing regulatory compliance audits.
• 3+ years of audit management experience preferred.
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.
• CIA or CPA required.
• Strongly preferred: CRCM, CAMS, or CFE.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and the Internet.
• Experience with Internal Audit applications (e.g. AuditBoard) is a plus.
• Skilled in data analytic techniques for audit tests.
• Strong leadership, influencing, motivating, and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Knowledge of Banking and operating environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Internal Audit applications (e.g. AuditBoard) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Banking and the operating environments (inside and outside the organization).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $165,000 annually.
• Equal opportunity employer with consideration for all qualified applicants.