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• Title: Audit Manager II
• Type: Full Time
• Experience: Required
• Function: Audit
• Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Company: City National Bank

City National Bank offers personalized financial services, including wealth management, business banking, and lending solutions tailored to individual and corporate clients.

The bank is hiring an Audit Manager II who will guide a team of auditors to assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, identify data analytic opportunities, execute audit programs, analyze results of testing performed, and effectively communicate audit results to the Audit Senior Manager/ Director and senior management in meetings, presentations, or written reports and memorandums.

Support City National Bank’s Internal Audit in providing independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management practices, governance processes, and system of internal controls for the Risk Management platform.

Focuses on audit coverage of the Enterprise Risk Management function and includes coverage of critical risk programs such as Risk Appetite, Issue Management, Risk Identification, Reputation Risk, Strategic Risk, Culture and Conduct Risk, Policy Governance, and Management Committee Governance.

Additionally, responsible for the overall assessment of the Bank’s Risk Governance Framework and adherence to the Heightened Standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting internal audits within financial institutions.
• Minimum 5 years of audit or related experience in banking operations, compliance, or risk management activities.
• Prior experience auditing against OCC Heightened Standards (necessary).
• Experience in coaching junior auditors.
• Experience in planning and juggling multiple projects with varying team members.
• Experience in the use of data visualization and reporting – e.g., Tableau or Alteryx (a plus).

• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• CAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
• CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner
• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor

• Audit and Assurance General Requirements: Plans, executes, and evaluates audit test plans for projects of medium to high complexity with a risk-based audit approach. Assesses risks and controls, designs comprehensive audit programs, executes audit procedures, supervises and reviews the work of others, analyzes and synthesizes results of testing performed, effectively communicates results to senior management to effect change, and delivers well-written audit reports and other forms of communication. Manages staff assigned to engagements, and collaborates with other audit groups to effectively plan, integrate, and execute audits. Understanding of the risk management functions and risks, including but not limited to the understanding of enterprise risk management, data governance, third-party risk management, model risk management, business continuity, fraud risk management, and associated regulations, guidance, and regulatory expectations. Leads and executes continuous monitoring activities periodically for the area assigned. Gathers and evaluates information received from business units and other external/regulatory sources. Ability to multitask and work in a dynamically changing environment. Complies fully with all Bank policies, procedures, audit methodologies, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analytics and Technology: Discover patterns, insights, trends, and anomalies from straightforward analyses, data sets, and visualization tools. Execute basic analyses (e.g., descriptive) and create simple visualizations using standard tools. Develop requests for advanced analytics by providing detailed and clear questions to the Data Analytics Lead or Data Scientist. Applies advanced analytical techniques to test hypotheses and add insights into audit findings. Understands concepts of data lineage and data stewardship to develop effective data analytics that provide insights.
• Relationship Building and Client Experience: Supports the Audit Director proactively in their ongoing monitoring and discussions with business management. Continuously builds trusting relationships with Internal Audit peers and business management. Acts as the key contact and responds to inquiries from businesses throughout the audit process. Challenges others’ thinking or approaches constructively. Advises stakeholders on internal control and governance matters and conducts proactive and ongoing risk management discussions with business leaders. Influences key stakeholders to gain buy‑in, overcomes challenges, delivers on high-priority initiatives, and draws conclusions or makes recommendations based on audit evidence that may involve ambiguity.
• Staff Performance and Mentoring: Acts as a role model/mentor to more junior auditors and provides constructive feedback. Enhances and maintains staff morale. Prepares and conducts formal/informal training for less experienced staff members. May participate in interviews and evaluations of new applicants.

• Demonstrated negotiation and leadership skills needed to convey ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Effectively manage ambiguity, work independently, think innovatively, and demonstrate critical problem‑solving skills.
• Familiar with data analytics, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence tools.
• General working knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations.
• Sound knowledge and experience in IT audit is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and business management.

• Frequent meetings and report reviews
• High‑pressure, deadline‑driven tasks
• Manages audit teams and schedules
• Office or hybrid work setting
• Standard hours with peak‑period overtime

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Mobility support
• Colleague Resource Groups
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Specialized health and family planning
• Valued Time Away

City National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.