Internal Audit Manager- Data & Analytics

Company: Flagstar Bank
Location: Hicksville
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

The Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager is responsible for managing direct reports and leading data-based audits and data analytics within Flagstar Bank. Ensures that internal data controls are in compliance with policies, procedures, agency regulatory and legal guidelines, while providing oversight and leadership to multiple ongoing audits. Responsible for: managing multiple organizational audits; developing and maintaining positive relationships with auditees; coordinating with Flagstar Internal Audit leadership and staff; exercising professional auditor judgment; ensuring quality in compliance with regulatory and Institute of Internal Auditors professional guidance (the IPPF); maintains objectivity and independence in forming audit conclusions and reports.

• Lead Senior and staff auditors in the completion of assigned internal audits. Activities include (but are not limited to). -
• Manage the Data Analytics team.
• Manage direct reports who are conducting multiple concurrent in-flight audits. -
• Work with department management and designated employees on audit objectives and manage the audit planning process, including announcement memo, audit scope, and work paper assignments. -
• Lead and where necessary document, review, perform testing, evaluate, and communicate on the systems of internal controls to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, agency guidelines and applicable statutes, and regulatory requirements. -
• Effectively identify audit findings and provide value-added recommendations to strengthen business practices and controls. -
• Perform requisite audit wrap up activities, including necessary work paper review (may be 1st level detailed review or 2nd level general review) and compiling/reviewing audit reports
• Work with the internal audit department to ensure data assurance work is completed horizontally
• Assist the Chief Audit Executive or management with department or cross functional initiatives and special projects. -
• Complete performance reviews and requisite administrative activities for all assigned direct reports. - Coordinate resources to maximize audit effectiveness & efficiency and enhance staff development
• Responsible for talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. - Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
    JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Required Qualifications:
    • Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance.
    • 8+ years of experience working in internal audit, bank operations, financial, compliance, risk, or similar type of function. -
    • Data analytics utilization in a corporate setting is required. -
      Preferred Qualifications:
      • Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent)
      • 1 or more years of experience in a managerial role is preferred -
      • Experience implementing data analytics in a corporate setting is preferred. -
      • Financial institution industry experience is highly preferred. - -
      • Previous experience working with a public accounting or risk advisory firm is desired. -
        Job Competencies:
        • Comprehensive knowledge of banking, accounting, and internal controls and the ability to apply knowledge in an audit function.
        • Thorough knowledge of Bank/Corporate operating policies and procedures and Federal regulations.
        • Superior interpersonal communication skills (written & verbal). - -
        • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills along with a focused attention to detail. -
        • Strong organizational skills. -
        • Ability to manage and lead staff -
        • Capability to influence and effect change; be viewed as a trusted advisor - -
        • Possess business acumen and judgment plus ability to resolve and communicate key issues to all levels -
        • Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

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