Internal Audit Manager – Commercial Lending

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

📋 Description

• Lead and manage intricate risk-based audit engagements from the planning phase through to reporting.

• Review audit documentation, testing outcomes, observations, and reports for quality and compliance with Internal Audit standards.

• Assess control design and operational effectiveness, including remediation efforts.

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

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

• Provide audit oversight across sectors including commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, specialty lending, loan booking and servicing, credit risk management, policy and governance, and problem loan management.

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

• Engage in enterprise and domain-level risk assessments.

• Contribute to annual audit planning and capacity management.

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

• Collaborate with business and risk partners on organizational and regulatory transitions.

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop audit professionals.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and talent cultivation.

• Recognize knowledge and skill gaps and address development requirements with Internal Audit leadership.

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

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

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

• Offer credible challenges while maintaining constructive partnerships within the organization.

• Support executive reporting and governance functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (preferred qualification).

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

• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing teams.

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Must be a non-U.S. citizen who does not require employment visa sponsorship (this position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens).

• Ability to adhere to Key’s Values and Code of Conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive compensation eligibility, which may encompass production, commission, and/or discretionary bonuses.

• Flexible work arrangements where roles can be effectively executed in a mobile setting.

• Supportive colleagues.

• Flexible, inclusive work atmosphere.

• Engaging projects.

• Accessible leadership.

• Opportunities for advancement in your role and career.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans.