Senior Lead Auditor - Strategic Audit Support

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Lead Auditor of Strategic Audit Support is responsible for administering audit projects of complex topics, and leading and assisting less experienced auditors executing audits. The Strategic Audit Support team is a unique audit team which supports other audit teams that provides its team members exposure to varied topics and experience supporting various leaders. Team members will assist other teams as capacity needs change; through audit execution support, audit lead support, strategic improvement projects, and sharing best practices.

The Senior Lead Auditor position is within KeyBank's Risk Review Group (i.e. Internal Audit); the third line of defense, which is responsible for providing an independent and objective perspective on KeyCorp's processes and risks through assessment and testing of the adequacy and effectiveness of Key's risk management policies and practices, and adherence to laws and regulations.

The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for completion of high-quality walkthrough and testing throughout KeyCorp, identifying, and understanding risks and controls associated with various business functions, and executing testing to determine the design and effectiveness of controls in place. Additionally, the Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for leading the completion of high-quality walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive testing completed by less experienced auditors.

Internal Audit offers work life balance through limited to no travel and flexible schedules. Internal Audit also has career path planning and supports professional growth by supporting the pursuit of relevant certification (see below). The Senior Lead Auditor will contribute to an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness and, will have the ability to work in a productive, collaborative, and cooperative way with a variety of individuals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Senior Lead Auditor will be responsible for conducting and supervising the completion of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting

• Delegating to and assisting staff with prioritization of assignments with minimal assistance from Manager
• Identifying audit obstacles and initiating appropriate solutions with limited oversight
• Document walkthroughs and assisting staff with documentation, which demonstrate the auditor's understanding of the identified risks and controls.
• Formally documenting findings for management and creating audit reports with management oversight.
• Presenting information to team, manager, Assistant General Auditor (AGA) or General Auditor (GA)
• Delivering thoughtful and organized messages to audit clients in both written and verbal communication
• Influencing or challenging audit scope, risks identified, control design within the team, with clients, or with audit managers; and providing thoughtful suggestions

The Senior Lead Auditor is also responsible for contributing to an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding diversity and inclusiveness, building relationships with audit clients at various levels of the organization and acting as a trusted risk advisor and working in a productive, collaborative, and cooperative way with a variety of people and adapting to various leadership styles.

The Senior Lead Auditor may also be responsible for the following:

• Preparing or delivering formal presentations or trainings
• Participating or leading RRG project initiatives.
• Mentoring and guiding audit staff; giving review performance feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree - preferred
• Bachelor's Degree - preferred
• 3-4 years of relevant audit experience in internal audit, public accounting or a professional services firm (preferred)
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• Experience performing audits across a variety of subjects or industries
• Independent ability to organize tasks, multi-task and prioritize projects
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Ability to leverage business acumen to advise and consult with leaders within area of expertise
• Versatility and ability to adapt to differing leadership styles
• Willingness to pursue relevant certifications including: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Tactical Skills

• Strong product skills and understanding of business, industry, and regulatory concepts.
• Strong knowledge across business and functions.
• Ability to leverage business acumen to advise and consult with leaders within area of expertise.
• Developing ability to draw insight from risk intelligence and make valuable recommendations.

Personal Skills

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to listen to other opinions and adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people while avoiding snap reactions
• Collaboration: Demonstrates experience in participating in productive collaborative processes that help solve business problems and meet business goals
• Critical Thinking: The ability to identify, obtain, and organize relevant data and ideas and prioritize concerns in the decision-making process
• Decision Making: The ability to select the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities and stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcomes
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to examine a specific problem and understand the perspective of stakeholders; uses fact-finding techniques to identify and document specific problems

Practical Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been or can be used to resolve problems and names specific tools or techniques to support the process
• Business Acumen: Participates in business tasks to get things done in own business unit and communicates key considerations for business decision-making processes
• Change Navigation: Articulates the rationale for, and positive and negative consequences of change so as to help others adapt; encourages exploration of non-traditional ideas by team members leveraging the concept of continuous improvement
• Data Analysis: Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts underlying data analytics and lists the major sources for collecting data and conducting data analysis
• Oral & Written Communication: Possesses the ability to adapt listening and facilitation style to others' communication styles and uses various approaches appropriately and effectively

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

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Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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