BMO U.S. · 5 hours ago
Audit Manager, US Credit
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expBMO U.S. is a financial institution focused on creating lasting change for its customers and communities. The Audit Manager role involves conducting audits in Commercial Banking and credit risk management, providing independent assurance on internal controls, and reporting insights to assist management in decision-making.
Banking
Responsibilities
Execute control testing in accordance with our audit methodology, covering credit, operational, and regulatory risks
Identify control issues and trends
Use data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency
Maintain independence and objectivity while building stakeholder relationships
Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making
Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution
Helps to develop annual audit plan
Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify
Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks. This may encompass individual audits and broader capstone audits of Enterprise level functions/processes
Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required
Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services
Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment
Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies
Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes
Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel
Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely
Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude
Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment
Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it’s Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results
Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication
Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders
Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks
Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives
Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience in commercial lending, transactional credit, loan review, or audit
Commercial credit experience and/or audit experience with a deep understanding of commercial lending and associated risks
Knowledge of the bank's credit policies, procedures, processes, and lending systems is a strong plus
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Expertise in risk assessment and internal controls
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth
Influence skills - In-depth
Data driven decision making - In-depth
Preferred
Professional designation (CIA, CPA) helpful
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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