Internal Audit Manager – Commercial Lending

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Direct and manage intricate risk-based audit engagements from the planning phase to the final reporting stage.

• Assess audit workpapers, testing results, observations, and reports for quality and compliance with Internal Audit standards.

• Analyze control design and operating effectiveness, including activities related to remediation.

• Ensure that audit conclusions are backed by adequate documentation and evidence.

• Oversee the development, validation, and reporting of findings.

• Provide audit supervision of commercial and industrial sectors, including commercial real estate and specialty lending underwriting and portfolio oversight.

• Manage operations related to commercial loan booking and servicing, credit risk management, policy governance, and problem loan handling.

• Lead risk intelligence efforts for a portfolio of Auditable Entities.

• Engage in enterprise and domain-level risk assessments.

• Contribute to the annual audit planning and capacity assessment process.

• Recognize emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends that impact audit coverage.

• Collaborate with business and risk partners concerning organizational and regulatory modifications.

• Mentor, coach, and develop audit professionals.

• Support processes for interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and talent development.

• Identify knowledge and skill deficiencies and address development requirements with Internal Audit leadership.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and enhance processes and coverage strategies.

• Cultivate relationships with business leaders, risk partners, compliance professionals, regulators, and external auditors.

• Convey audit conclusions, risk themes, and recommendations to management.

• Provide constructive challenge while fostering collaborative partnerships.

• Assist with executive reporting and governance activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in audit, risk management, credit risk, banking, regulatory matters, or a related area.

• Proven experience in leading complex projects and managing teams.

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Relevant certifications such as RMA Credit Risk Certification (CRC), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Must be a U.S. citizen? No; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

• Capability to meet general office physical demands, including prolonged sitting, in-person or phone communication, frequent use of a PC/laptop, and occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of computer bags weighing up to 10 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for incentive compensation, which may include production bonuses, commissions, and/or discretionary incentives.

• Benefits eligibility (specific benefits are detailed in the posting).

• Flexible options for roles that can be effectively performed in a mobile environment.