IT Audit Manager – Technology Risks & Controls

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At Regions, the Audit Project Manager leads internal audit activities for various areas of the bank in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA). 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops initial audit program to meet the audit engagement objectives

• Plans the nature, timing, and extent of engagement procedures

• Develops project timeline to ensure alignment with internal audit annual plan

• Reviews work performed by audit team for more complex audits to ensure documentation is in accordance with the internal audit methodology

• Coaches internal audit staff throughout the audit engagement to ensure the audit objectives are met

• Ensures that all audit issues are developed accurately and objectively and reflect the audit work performed

• Discusses audit findings and the impacts professionally and confidently with various levels of the organization as directed by audit management

• Follows up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented to remediate audit issues

• Identifies process improvements for the business based on understanding and analysis of process flows/operations

• Manages the team conducting audit engagements to ensure that objectives are met consistent within budgets and deadlines

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Five (5) years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, or risk management/compliance

Preferences

• Applicable professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFSA, CRCM, CFE, CRP, CAMS, CFIRS, CISSP, or CBA)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to identify the appropriate level, timing, and type of communications for different audiences

• Ability to listen actively and ask questions as required to validate understanding

• Ability to organize ideas logically to achieve the objectives of written communication

• Demonstrated competence and confidence in verbal communications

• Demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness in time management

The IT Audit Project Manager will drive impactful technology audits that strengthen risk management and governance. In this leadership role, you’ll manage multiple high-profile engagements, guide talented teams, and deliver insights that shape strategic decisions. You’ll collaborate with technology leaders to address critical risks, leverage innovative audit methodologies, and champion the use of analytics. Ideal candidates bring deep IT audit expertise, strong knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud practices, and proven experience influencing senior stakeholders. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CIA are highly valued.

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$88,525.80 USD

50th Percentile:

$113,400.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.