Senior Audit Manager - Professional Practices Strategy & Transformation
U.S. Bank · Minneapolis, United States +4 · 9d ago
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Job Description
The Senior Audit Manager – Professional Practices Strategy & Transformation is responsible for advancing the strategic priorities of Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Professional Practices through the design, execution, and delivery of high-impact initiatives that enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
This role serves as a key leader within Professional Practices, driving audit lifecycle design and simplification, improvement initiatives, and change management efforts. The individual will partner closely across Professional Practices and audit teams to translate strategy into practical, sustainable solutions.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong collaboration, influence, and execution across multiple stakeholders. While the role does not have direct reports, it will lead cross-functional project teams and may have dotted-line leadership responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Professional Practices Strategy & Execution
Partner with leadership to shape and operationalize strategic priorities
Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, initiatives, and deliverables
Monitor progress and ensure alignment with enterprise and regulatory expectations
Audit Lifecycle Design & Simplification
Lead end-to-end design and simplification of the audit lifecycle and related workflows (planning through reporting)
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, duplication, and unnecessary complexity
Partner with methodology, planning, operations, and audit teams to ensure solutions are practical and scalable
Improvement Initiatives & Special Projects
Lead cross-functional initiatives aligned to efficiency, automation, standardization, and innovation
Manage a portfolio of high-priority projects with clear outcomes, timelines, and success measures
Drive execution through structured project management and stakeholder coordination
Change Management & Adoption
Develop and execute change management strategies to support successful implementation of new processes, tools, and ways of working
Ensure changes are clearly communicated, well understood, and effectively adopted across audit teams
Partner with training and communications resources to support rollout and sustainment
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop clear, concise, and compelling communications for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership
Serve as a key liaison between Professional Practices and audit teams to ensure alignment and transparency
Facilitate discussions, working sessions, and governance forums as needed
Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner across Professional Practices (e.g., methodology, planning, operations, tooling, capability) to deliver integrated solutions
Act as a connector across teams to ensure consistency, reduce duplication, and enable effective execution
Build strong relationships with audit teams to understand pain points and inform continuous improvement efforts
Leadership & Project Oversight
Lead cross-functional project teams, including setting direction, coordinating resources, and holding team members accountable for delivery
Provide guidance and informal coaching to team members and project participants
Influence without formal authority to drive outcomes across the organization
Other Responsibilities
Represent Professional Practices in cross-CAS initiatives and working groups
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience in internal audit, risk management, or related field
Preferred Skills and Experience
Strong understanding of internal audit practices, audit lifecycle, and regulatory expectations in financial services
Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, transformation efforts, or large-scale process improvements
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Experience with change management, process design, and simplification efforts
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for senior leadership
Strong collaboration skills with a track record of working effectively across teams and functions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with the design, configuration and administration of audit tools and platforms (e.g., TeamMate+, Archer eGRC, ServiceNow)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot)
Applicable professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA)
*This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.