U.S. Bank Corporate Audit Services Senior Auditor
U.S. Bancorp Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our growing team of internal audit professionals within the Digital, Technology and Operations Services (DTOS) team. This position supports internal audit coverage across Business Line Operations, which includes Transaction Processing and Shared Services (TPSS), Operations Transformation Initiatives, Corporate Functions Chief Risk Office for Operations and Wealth Management, Commercial and Business Banking, Investment Advisory Services and Trust Products Operations (WCIBO), Consumer, Business and Treasury Operations (CBTO) and the Client Service Center (CSC). The CAS Senior Auditor is primarily responsible for assisting in completing internal audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision from audit team management. The CAS Senior Auditor is expected to understand risk and risk management techniques, identify and analyze business processes, key risks and critical controls, and evaluate control design adequacy; perform or supervise control testing; and document work performed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is expected to be familiar with change management, artificial intelligence, banking products and banking operations.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Assisting the audit team management in planning audit engagements. Includes understanding risk and risk management techniques; identifying and analyzing business processes, key risks and critical controls; interviewing auditees; and evaluating control design adequacy.
- Performing or supervising staff auditors in the testing of controls based on audit program directions. Includes partnering with colleagues and stakeholders where applicable and using appropriate sampling and control testing techniques; identifying and assessing the relevancy of possible issues; and documenting work performed to support audit scope / conclusions, to facilitate an efficient review, and to meet internal audit policies and procedures.
- Interviewing auditees; identifying and analyzing business processes; and documenting work performed in TeamMate Audit Solutions to support audit scope / conclusions and meet CAS Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
- Drafting audit issues under the supervision of the audit team management. Includes drafting potential exposures and significance, identifying appropriate root causes, and developing recommendations that are operationally effective and cost-effective actions to address those causes.
- Assisting the audit team management in the reporting and wrap-up phases of audits. Includes assisting with drafting audit reports.
- Learning from and applying coaching received.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
- Maintaining a good understanding of key processes within the Business Line Operations area.
- Performing other duties as requested by management.
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experienceTypically more than five years of applicable finance and / or risk experiencePreferred Skills / Experience :
Relevant Financial Service Industry and / or bank operations knowledge.Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and the common definition of internal controls.CIA, CPA or other relevant professional designation or advanced degree.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact assigned line of business.Advance knowledge of Risk / Compliance / Audit competencies.Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, presentations) including AI tools.This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours) :
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawU.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.