Director of Audit- Operational Enablement
DIRECTOR OF AUDIT- OPERATIONAL ENABLEMENT
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Director of Audit- Operational Enablement supports the CNB audit teams. This role provides support for CNB audit operations, regulatory liaison, planning and reporting and works in conjunction with and under the direction of the US IA Operational Enablement Lead. Position will oversee the development, maintenance and communication of internal audit methodologies, including those specific to CNB, and promote the adoption and adherence across the CNB IA team.
Risk Management Division
This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization as a member of City National's Risk Management team. The focus is on ensuring business activities remain safe, compliant and well-positioned for future opportunity and sustainable growth.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Audit OperationsIn coordination with the US IA Operational Enablement Lead and the Global IA COO, coordinate audit operational activities to drive a consistent approach globally, with US/CNB modifications as required, as approved by the US CAE and the COOSupport the development, implementation and maintenance of CNB specific internal audit methodologies, practices, procedures, and common audit programs undertaken for the benefit of the CNB IA team Actively ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and best practice expectations for US financial institution IA functionsMaintain the IA US/CNB Audit ManualKeep current on changes impacting our audit methodologies and practices in the US Actively engage in responses to regulatory requests and reviews across the region, and identify where the US/CNB IA methodology is not aligned with evolving regulatory expectations Assist with the development and delivery of learning programs across the CNB IA team.
- Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)Conduct the overall QAIP for CNB.Actively ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and best practice expectations for financial institution IA functionsSupport the QA file reviews for CNB Remediate QA identified gaps Participate in horizontal and topical quality assessments of conformance with processes
- Regulatory LiaisonSupport the Senior Director and US IA Operational Enablement Lead with IA regulatory mattersCompile information to support regulatory requests and queriesMonitor the CNB IA team's MRA validation activities
- Participate in the audit planning process, including the maintenance of the CNB audit universe, audit plan creation and plan monitoring.
- Support regional Audit Committee and management reporting, ensuring complete and accurate information and reporting of audit activities and issues for CNB. Support the management of regulatory matters, interactions, requests, issue monitoring and validation.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Must-Have*
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 10 years experience in Internal/External Audit for Financial Institutions
- Minimum 7 years of experience in audit theory and practice and regulatory compliance
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- CIA-Certified Internal Auditor
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Accountability, leadership, initiative, teamwork, change agent and impact and influence
- Risk management and audit expertise
- Knowledge of US regulatory guidance
- Background/experience with key US regulators
- Strong analytical, communication, strategic and creative mindset with strong execution ability
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- High level of general management skills, including leading, negotiating, communication and team building
- Effective interaction/dealing with senior management and ability to maintain a strong relationship with IA staff, partners and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
- Leadership by example in teamwork, cross-unit cooperation and information sharing
*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.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. 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 law.
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
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