Audit Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk

Role: Audit Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk
Location:Stamford, CT, US
Industry: Leading Bank
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the US
Travel: Occasionally
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be in office 3 days per week)

Job Description
Our client, one of the biggest banks, is seeking an Audit Manager specializing in Counterparty Credit Risk to oversee assigned audit work and execute audit strategies for various Lines of Business (LOBs). This role involves defining audit scopes, evaluating control environments, drafting audit reports, and managing business partner relationships. The position also requires fostering an inclusive work environment and mentoring team members. The team’s coverage is global, focusing on Counterparty Credit Risk, and involves coordinating, scoping, and leading team reviews, including large, cross-functional audits.

Job Responsibilities:
Execute audit strategy for risk-based auditing by defining audit scope, developing audit programs, and drafting audit reports using automation and innovative methods.
Act as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) by overseeing audit testing, ensuring timely execution and conformance with quality standards, audit policies, and procedures.
Assess impacts on business processes, controls, and strategies, provide recommendations on severity ratings, and escalate broad themes or trends based on business knowledge.
Exercise intellectual curiosity and judgment to effectively influence and challenge management, improve the control environment, and drive continuous improvements.
Oversee a team of associates, provide day-to-day mentoring and guidance, and foster an inclusive work environment.
Maintain business partner relationships with line management to develop business knowledge.
Utilize product, business, and technical expertise to effectively challenge management to improve the control environment.
Job Requirements:
Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and experience in Counterparty Credit Risk and/or Global Markets
Proficiency in Analytical Thinking, Audit Planning, Internal Audit Review, Issue Management, Risk Management, Business Acumen, Coaching, Project Management, Relationship Building, Written Communications, Attention to Detail, Automation, Critical Thinking, and Technical Documentation
Desired Skills:
Audit or risk control background in financial services
Intermediate Analytical / Automation Skills (Alteryx, Python, SQL, SAS, Advanced Excel and Access)
Advanced degree
CPA preferred

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