Audit Manager - Mortgage

Company: USAA
Location: Sun City
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobWe are seeking a talented Audit Manager - Mortgage for our San Antonio, TX, Plano TX, Phoenix, AZ, or 100% Remote Work Environments. Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

About USAA

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For , and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.

Purpose of the Job

Leads and executes both moderately and highly complex audit engagements throughout the audit lifecycle, to include understanding of horizontal and vertical business impacts, integrating audits with IT, analytics, and projects and reviewing work papers. Develops and independently performs complex work assignments and problem resolution in support of risk-based assurance and advisory engagements. Maintains a high degree of business contact through fieldwork, often serving as the principal fieldwork contact. Mentors staff auditors on audit excellence, to include theory and application of audit and/or business/IT techniques. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics. Maintains knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively responds and interacts with regulators.Job RequirementsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and executes both moderately and highly complex audit engagements throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Manages engagement-related efforts and assignments of staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience when conducting engagements as the Auditor-in-Charge (AIC).
• Provides coaching and guidance to other auditors to ensure quality and timely audit engagement deliverables.
• Updates engagement risk assessments utilizing current data.
• Develops and verifies accuracy of content within audit reports and continuous monitoring.
• Reviews work papers and delivers audit team end of engagement evaluations when applicable.
• Leads continuous monitoring and advisory activities, special reviews and investigations.
• Builds and develops relationships both internally within Audit Services and externally with clients and control partners to help drive strategic objectives with the business.
• Ensures engagements are completed objectively, professionally, and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards.
• Identifies and remediates issues and roadblocks to successful completion of audit activities.
• Provides guidance on the use of business systems, applications, and/or audit tools to create queries and ad hoc reports. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to ensure valid conclusions are drawn.
• Communicates with the business/clients; delivers both risk-based and difficult messages.
• May communicate with regulators and leaders.
• Identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment and provides recommendations for corrective action; drafts the related audit issues and audit reports for issuance to respective client leadership and coordinates and/or conducts follow-up activities as defined in the observations.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in Business relevant field or Four additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • 6 or more years of audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology or related business and/or leadership experience OR relevant Master's Degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Audit theory and demonstrated experience in audit execution.
  • Advanced level business acumen in business operations, industry practices, and emerging trends.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
    • Audit experience, specifically with Mortgage Lending (may include originations, servicing, or secondary marketing/mortgage capital markets)
    • Experience working at a large financial institution
    • Experience completing complex integrated audits end to end - Prepare Risk and Control Matrix, Oversee completion of fieldwork testing Control Design, Operating Effectiveness, Substantive testing, Draft Audit Issues and Report
    • Strong Project Management Experience
    • Strong Communication skills written and oral
    • Experience working as an Auditor In Charge on multiple engagements
    • Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions.This will take approximately 5 minutes.Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers.

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