Audit Manager

Audit Manager Audit And Loan Review

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

Formulate and execute a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks and controls within assigned portfolio of coverage. Work in agile teams to prioritize audit projects, strategic initiatives, and required tasks with flexibility to shift with department priorities. Manage multiple, disparate teams in a matrixed environment. Cultivate talent through day-to-day coaching, training, and providing opportunities for skill development. Provide effective challenge to audit work products to maintain quality standards aligned to IIA and department guidance. Champion continuous improvement within people, processes, and technology.

Continuously assess and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management activities and internal controls for assigned portfolio of audit entities. Oversee completion of risk assessments and leverage the results to plan assurance activities over a multi-year period. Utilize applicable professional, industry, and regulatory guidance to develop and continually adapt risk-based assurance approaches, tools, and techniques. Manage the end-to-end audit lifecycle and quality of deliverables. Deliver high quality results, on-time, within budget expectations, and in conformity with applicable professional and regulatory standards. Formulate meaningful, well-supported audit conclusions and provide practical recommendations for areas requiring attention or corrective action.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with audit clients, business unit leadership, risk / compliance partners, vendors, and within the Internal Audit department. Represent Internal Audit on various project, risk, and management committees. Collaborate with second-line Risk Management and Compliance functions to optimize scheduling, monitoring, and testing of key risks and internal controls while maintaining auditor independence. Assess team skill sets and determine staffing paths to meet department obligations through targeted recruiting efforts, developing internal talent, or sourcing through vendors. Hire and retain a high performing audit team.

Evaluate professional services proposals and oversee the scope and quality of work provided by a vendor partner through an outsourced or cosourced engagement. Present the results of audits and special projects to Internal Audit Leadership, Executive Management, Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, External Auditors, and Bank Regulatory Examiners. Support responses to regulatory requests. Execute tactical plans to meet Internal Audit strategic priorities and drive towards our vision. Organize working groups to generate solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on industry and regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice" May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, auditing or risk management, information technology, cs, degree or equivalent required. Master's or other advanced professional or technical degree, preferred. 7-10 years of experience in internal or external auditing, risk management, compliance, or related role; or combination of business / operational and auditing / risk management experience. 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Requires advanced auditing or operational expertise in one or more of the following areas : Compliance, Legal, Banking Regulatory, Information Technology, Information Security, Data Analytics, Digital Banking. Enterprise Risk Management, Credit risk, Market risk, Operational risk, Model risk, Liquidity risk, and / or Sarbanes-Oxley. Requires broad, general knowledge of the banking and financial services industry and operations. Proficient to advanced knowledge and skills in auditing, compliance, or risk management approaches, tools, and techniques required. Strong project management skills required with demonstrated ability to work as part of a high-performing team ability to plan and organize, lead teams, shift priorities, and manage complex projects. Experienced in coaching and growing team talent, crafting and presenting training sessions, and defining and managing performance goals. Effective professional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills required. Willingness and ability to develop relationships with co-workers and audit clients. Proven commitment to continuous learning, ability to work as part of a team using remote collaboration tools, and comfortable sharing ideas with others required. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, strong moral compass, and continuous improvement mindset required. Previous bank internal auditing or external auditing experience considered preferred. Knowledge of banking and financial services regulatory requirements, such as FDIC, FRB, CFPB, FINRA, etc. preferred. Data analytics and visualization, automation, and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) experience preferred. CIA, CISA, CPA, CRCM or comparable audit, accounting, or risk management certification within 12 months preferred.

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). Hillsboro, Tacoma, Irvine, Denver, Phoenix. Travel Type : Occasional.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $130,000 - $165,000, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email.