KeyBank Looking for Senior Audit Strategist – Operations (Banking – Internal Audit) at Cleveland, OH  Full Time

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home – Various, Ohio 44145

Senior Audit Strategist – Operations (Banking – Internal Audit)

** This position will be remote/work from home or a hybrid/mobile position in the Brooklyn, OH or Buffalo, NY office. **

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Risk Review Group (Internal Audit) is the third line of defense. The Risk Review Group (RRG) is accountable to the KeyCorp Audit Committee and 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, while also ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This is accomplished through completion of an Annual Audit Plan, which includes both risk evaluations and risk reviews (internal audits).

The Senior Audit Strategist will, under the general direction of management, be responsible for the development ofsustainable audit strategies for the completion of the three phases of a risk review: Planning, Fieldwork and Reporting. This will include completion of walkthroughs, interacting with line of business personnel, performing and documenting testing of internal controls, ensuring adherence to required laws and regulations, drafting findings, reporting deliverables, as well as identifying risks and controls associated with the various business functions. During the course of a risk review, the Senior Audit Strategist will be asked to serve as the lead on some of the most complex reviews, while managing assigned staff and delivering feedback on performance. The Senior Audit Strategist may also participate on ad-hoc projects, ongoing risk intelligence activities and risk review related trainings.

The Operations team is responsible for performing risk reviews of all business lines identified with an operational or compliance risk component. The Operations team is responsible for performing risk reviews of more than 40 business units across KeyCorp. Significant areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Real Estate Capital, Key Equipment Finance, Retail Bank Branches, Enterprise Payments, Digital Banking, Loan Services, Consumer Lending & Payments, Consumer Bank Product Management, Laurel Road, ACH Operations, Wire Transfer Operations, KeyBank Mortgage, Consumer Collections & Recovery and Operational Risk Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as workpaper documentation, audit findings, and audit reports.

• Consistently demonstrate advanced business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others including the delivery of audit findings and other audit matters to senior and executive management.

• Prioritize and execute multiple assignments; identify obstacles within the scope of assignments; proactively communicate delays in assigned deliverables or additional capacity availability; effectively delegate work when necessary.

• Exhibit advanced leadership skills by leading or providing oversight on complex stand-alone and integrated reviews or ad-hoc projects, while managing staff and deliver feedback on performance.

• Exhibit a foundational understanding of product skills and business, industry and regulatory concepts and also be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specific risk discipline, small number of products or lines of business.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implementation of strategies to drive team and/or division change; demonstrate ability to draw insight from risk intelligence and regulatory bulletins.

• Develop relationships with clients; thoughtfully engage in networking with those on your team, within the RRG and across Key, to build lasting relationships.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform in an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferred

• Master’s Degree – preferred

• 6-8 years of audit or related experience

• Relevant professional certification – preferred

RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

** This position will be remote/work from home or a hybrid/mobile position in the Brooklyn, OH or Buffalo, NY office. **

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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 either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000 to $110,000 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.

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, genderidentity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

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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 .

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