Sr. Audit Manager - Risk

The Senior Audit Manager (SAM) for Risk Management will manage a team of internal audit professionals in overseeing internal audit activities for Trustmark Bank's Risk Management functions. Reporting to the Senior Director, the SAM is a key senior leader with responsibility for defining and executing the annual audit plan for assigned coverage areas and promote risk culture and awareness in the Bank through positive and collaborative relationships with executives, business leaders, and colleagues. Additionally, the SAM would drive consistency in conforming to applicable internal auditing professional standards.

• Cross-train, lead and develop team of associates to promote maximum productivity, engagement, succession planning and overall contribution to strategic organizational goals.
• Responsibility for assisting with development of a risk based multi-year audit plan, performing risk assessments, and overseeing the execution of audits for Risk Management.
• Collaborate with members of the Internal Audit leadership team to determine audit coverage and integrated audit approach for designated businesses.
• Provide strategic guidance and expertise on the execution of the audit by applying knowledge of (company/industry/Risk) best practices and processes to ensure proper strategic alignment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an IA approach to ensure Heightened Standards Risk Governance framework requirements are met across the three lines of defense.
• Work with efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining Internal Audit methodology and standards, in the planning, execution and reporting of deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory requests and examinations with bank regulators and external auditor.
• Manage and foster business relationships with Senior Management.
• Research industry trends and emerging risks and provide change recommendations.
• Assist in the recruiting and mentoring, leading, developing, and evaluating personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Risk Management, or related field required
• Minimum 10 or more years of experience in Risk Management related auditing in 3rd line of defense within the financial services industry
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a leadership role/team management
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor or CPA- Certified Public Accountant
• Demonstrate experience in audit-related fields, including a working knowledge of appropriate risk management techniques as well as a strong understanding of audit processes and internal controls
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external shareholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in managing teams and developing junior talent
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in Model Risk Management; Liquidity Risk Management, Interest-rate Risk Management, and/or Market Risk Management preferred