Audit Sr Director - Professional Practices
Truist Financial, Charlotte, NC, United States
Audit Sr Director - Professional Practices
Company:
Truist Financial Location:
Charlotte, NC Employment Type:
Full Time Date Posted:
03/22/2026 Job Categories:
Banking, Finance/Economics, Information Technology
The Truist Audit Services Senior Director - Professional Practices provides leadership and management of Audit Services practices, including the Audit Methodology and related policies and procedures, and Board and Management Committee reporting. The Senior Director is responsible for the coordination and delivery of value-added independent, objective risk-based internal audit assurance services for the Audit Committee and Executive Management. Through well-developed relationships with Senior Management and ongoing business monitoring activities, the Senior Director oversees the development of a comprehensive, dynamic audit plan. Senior Directors may lead other Audit Directors and/or multiple teams of audit professionals in the implementation and completion of the plan while maintaining overall responsibility for the quality of audit work performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead team in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Audit Services policies, procedures, practices, processes and methodologies to enable a proactive, risk-based audit assurance program for Truist Corporation.
Lead team in support of 350+ Audit Services teammates in the application of audit internal operations methodologies, processes and related policies and procedures; including responding to questions and providing guidance on an ongoing basis.
Lead team in the design and timely implementation of special initiatives in Audit Services, including solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaboration, initiative tracking and reporting to key stakeholders.
Oversee the development of training materials on audit methodology, risk assessment methodology, audit universe, rolling assurance plan and policies and procedures, including the facilitation of training sessions for the audit department.
Lead team in the process to develop and provide comprehensive and timely reporting of audit results to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and related sub-Committees, Truists primary regulators and Audit Services management.
Serve as an active member of the Audit Risk Governance Council, an oversight group within Audit Services responsible for identifying risks which may impact the Audit Plan.
Lead team in the department in the development and monitoring of the operational budget within expense guidelines.
Build working relationships with leaders of risk management in the first and second line of defense and be knowledgeable of risk management and other enterprise initiatives to leverage enterprise processes as appropriate in Audit Services processes and practices.
Access a broad network of audit professionals at other financial institutions, public accounting firms, and professional associations to enable monitoring of trends and developments in banking and financial services, internal audit practice, and risk management practices; identification of potential enhancements in internal audit practices, processes, and methodologies; and benchmarking comparisons of Audit Services performance. Integrate enhancements into professional development programs and the audit process.
Provide leadership in development of team members. Take an active role in the training and mentoring of new and junior team members.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
12 or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a reporting function.
Expert comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to design and implement process enhancements addressing regulatory and supervisory requirements.
Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor or other relevant industry certification.
Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise within a large bank environment in the domains of professional internal auditing, risk management, regulatory supervision and general banking business activities.
Comprehensive experience leading teams in internal auditing within a large bank, in a large bank supervisory regulatory environment, or in public accounting with large bank-related experience.
Excellent ability to influence without authority across all levels of the Audit Services organization as well as the broader enterprise and with external stakeholders.
Strong sense of urgency to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Ability to interact directly with senior business leaders, Audit Services Senior Leadership Team, audit directors and audit professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a Business-related field and/or advanced education related to risk management and/or banking supervision.
Expert knowledge, ability and experience in banking industry and related authoritative guidance, specifically the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and SR 13-1.
BENEFITS All regular teammates working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates receive at least 10 days of vacation (prorated) and 10 sick days during their first year of employment, along with paid holidays.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
Regular
Language Fluency:
English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
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Company:
Truist Financial Location:
Charlotte, NC Employment Type:
Full Time Date Posted:
03/22/2026 Job Categories:
Banking, Finance/Economics, Information Technology
The Truist Audit Services Senior Director - Professional Practices provides leadership and management of Audit Services practices, including the Audit Methodology and related policies and procedures, and Board and Management Committee reporting. The Senior Director is responsible for the coordination and delivery of value-added independent, objective risk-based internal audit assurance services for the Audit Committee and Executive Management. Through well-developed relationships with Senior Management and ongoing business monitoring activities, the Senior Director oversees the development of a comprehensive, dynamic audit plan. Senior Directors may lead other Audit Directors and/or multiple teams of audit professionals in the implementation and completion of the plan while maintaining overall responsibility for the quality of audit work performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead team in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Audit Services policies, procedures, practices, processes and methodologies to enable a proactive, risk-based audit assurance program for Truist Corporation.
Lead team in support of 350+ Audit Services teammates in the application of audit internal operations methodologies, processes and related policies and procedures; including responding to questions and providing guidance on an ongoing basis.
Lead team in the design and timely implementation of special initiatives in Audit Services, including solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaboration, initiative tracking and reporting to key stakeholders.
Oversee the development of training materials on audit methodology, risk assessment methodology, audit universe, rolling assurance plan and policies and procedures, including the facilitation of training sessions for the audit department.
Lead team in the process to develop and provide comprehensive and timely reporting of audit results to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and related sub-Committees, Truists primary regulators and Audit Services management.
Serve as an active member of the Audit Risk Governance Council, an oversight group within Audit Services responsible for identifying risks which may impact the Audit Plan.
Lead team in the department in the development and monitoring of the operational budget within expense guidelines.
Build working relationships with leaders of risk management in the first and second line of defense and be knowledgeable of risk management and other enterprise initiatives to leverage enterprise processes as appropriate in Audit Services processes and practices.
Access a broad network of audit professionals at other financial institutions, public accounting firms, and professional associations to enable monitoring of trends and developments in banking and financial services, internal audit practice, and risk management practices; identification of potential enhancements in internal audit practices, processes, and methodologies; and benchmarking comparisons of Audit Services performance. Integrate enhancements into professional development programs and the audit process.
Provide leadership in development of team members. Take an active role in the training and mentoring of new and junior team members.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
12 or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a reporting function.
Expert comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to design and implement process enhancements addressing regulatory and supervisory requirements.
Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor or other relevant industry certification.
Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise within a large bank environment in the domains of professional internal auditing, risk management, regulatory supervision and general banking business activities.
Comprehensive experience leading teams in internal auditing within a large bank, in a large bank supervisory regulatory environment, or in public accounting with large bank-related experience.
Excellent ability to influence without authority across all levels of the Audit Services organization as well as the broader enterprise and with external stakeholders.
Strong sense of urgency to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Ability to interact directly with senior business leaders, Audit Services Senior Leadership Team, audit directors and audit professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a Business-related field and/or advanced education related to risk management and/or banking supervision.
Expert knowledge, ability and experience in banking industry and related authoritative guidance, specifically the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and SR 13-1.
BENEFITS All regular teammates working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates receive at least 10 days of vacation (prorated) and 10 sick days during their first year of employment, along with paid holidays.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
Regular
Language Fluency:
English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
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