**MANAGER OF AUDIT I- BANKING** **WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?** The Audit Manager I position is a leadership role as an auditor-in-charge to guide a team of auditors to assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, identify data analytic opportunities, execute audit programs, analyze results of testing performed, and effectively communicate audit results to the Audit Senior Manager/Director and senior management in meetings, presentations, and/or written reports and memorandums. The position will support City National Bank's Internal Audit in providing independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank's risk management practices, governance processes, system of internal controls for the Banking platform: Entertainment Banking, Personal & Business Banking, Real Estate Banking, Commercial Banking, Specialty Banking and Mortgage Banking. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining and executing continuous monitoring program in accordance with audit methodology and taking into consideration industry development, emerging risks, and regulatory changes and expectations. **What you will do** + Audit and Assurance General Requirements: Plans, executes and evaluates audit test plans for projects of low to medium complexity with a risk-based audit approach.Assesses risks and controls, designs comprehensive audit programs, executes audit procedures, supervises and reviews the work of others, analyzes and synthesizes results of testing performed, effectively communicates results to senior management to affect change, and delivers well written audit reports and other forms of communication. Manages staff assigned to engagements, and collaborates with other audit groups to effectively plan, integrate and execute audits.Understands front-line banking, sales practice risks, fraud, operational risks, compliance risks, lending and branch operations in order to identify and assess key control activities in business processes. Assesses privacy policies and procedures to identify weaknesses within the business process or activity being audited. Leads and executes continuous monitoring activities periodically for the area assigned. Gathers and evaluates information received from business units and other external/regulatory sources.Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamically changing environment. Complies fully with all Bank policies, procedures, audit methodologies, training and regulatory requirements. + Relationship Building and Client Experience: Supports the Audit Director proactively in their ongoing monitoring and discussions with business management.Continuously builds trusting relationships with Internal Audit peers and business management. Acts as the key contact and responds to inquiries from business throughout the audit process.Challenges others’ thinking or approaches in a constructive manner.Advises stakeholders on internal control and governance matters and conducts proactive and ongoing risk management discussions with business leaders. Influences key stakeholders to gain buy-in, overcomes challenges and delivers on high priority initiatives, and draws conclusions or makes recommendations based on audit evidence that may involve ambiguity. + Staff Performance and Mentoring: Acts as a role model/mentor to more junior auditors and provides constructive feedback.Enhances and maintains staff morale. Prepares and conducts formal/informal training for less experienced staff members. May participate in interviews and evaluations of new applicants. **Must-Have*** + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent + Minimum 4 years of audit or related experience in banking operations, compliance, and/or risk management activities. + Minimum 1 year of experience conducting internal audits within financial institutions. + CPA - Certified Public Accountant Or + CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Or + CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner **Skills and Knowledge** + Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and business management. + Demonstrated negotiation and leadership skills needed to convey ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change. + Effectively manage ambiguity, work independently, think innovatively and demonstrate critical problem-solving skills. + Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices at large institutions. + Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such. + General working knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations. + Experience in planning and juggling multiple projects and with varying team members. + Experience in coaching junior auditor. + Familiar with data analytics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence tools. + Experience in use of data visualization and reporting – e.g. Tableau and/or Alteryx is a plus. **Compensation** Starting base salary: $92,114 - $156,880 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions. ***To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications** The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. **Benefits and Perks** At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks (https://image.emails.cnb.com/lib/fe5e15707c640c78771c/m/10/cbedd856-c2fc-491b-a625-3ab7a0fd9a65.pdf) . **ABOUT CITY NATIONAL** City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves. _*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank._ For more information about City National, visit cnb.com . **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION** City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged. 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 any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct. 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