Job Description

: DIRECTOR OF AUDIT AML BSA WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Audit Director - CNB Financial Crimes Regulatory Validation Lead, will support City National Bank's Financial Crimes Internal Audit team by providing independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank's risk management practices. The individual will be specifically responsible for overseeing the validation of Financial-Crimes-related (e.g., BSA/AML and OFAC) regulatory issues, as well as support CNB's overall Financial Crimes audit program. The individual will also provide support in responding to US regulators to meet the evolving demands of the US regulatory environment and heightened expectations of Internal Audit. Internal Audit and CRR The Internal Audit and CRR team provides objective and independent assurance services to support the bank in its mission and to help achieve its objectives through proactive risk management. The focus is on ensuring business activities remain safe, compliant and well-positioned for future opportunity and sustainable growth. What you will do

• Responsible for leading the validation of BSA/AML and OFAC/sanctions-related regulatory issues, including designing interim and final validation approaches, and overseeing/managing an audit team to plan and execute the validation work, and may also assist in leading/overseeing business-as-usual (BAU) CNB Financial Crimes audits.
• Audit Assurance: Assist in preparing and overseeing the execution of the annual audit plan for CNB regulatory validations to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment. Ensure timely and complete execution of regulatory validation projects in the annual plan. Review audit findings and audit reports drafted by the audit team for submission to the Senior Director. Assist in execution of continuous monitoring and adjust audit plan and risk assessment as necessary.
• Data Analytics and Technology: Leverage data analysis and insights across the enterprise and across all stages of the audit lifecycle to apply to the audit portfolio. Foster the development of key relationships with data stewards and heads of platform technology to understand key applications and data sources. Achieve deeper insight into the root-causes and potential impact of audit issues using analytics.
• Assist in directing oversight of the audit universe for CNB Financial Crimes and other related support functions.
• Work with efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining Internal Audit methodology and standards, in the planning, execution and reporting of audit deliverables.
• Supports the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, audit approach and related practices with particular emphasis towards collaboration with key partners, leveraging the use of analytics, business intelligence, and other enabling approaches, technologies and tools.
• Direct, counsel, and manage a staff of internal auditors assigned to engagements and review audit plan, findings, and reports for sufficient scope, accuracy, appropriateness of conclusions and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory requests and examinations with bank regulators and external auditor.

Must-Have*

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within a top tier financial services organization or Big “4” public accounting firm
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing staff

Skills and Knowledge

• Professional Designation (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM) preferred
• Demonstrated successful building of inclusive and diverse teams or committees.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a matrixed organization with proven ability to multitask and prioritize activities.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring direct reports
• Audit, Assurance and Advisory experience
• Risk Management experience including any one of operational risk, credit risk, ERM/corporate governance, etc., in either 1st or 2nd line of defense
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA compliance risk across 1st and 2nd lines of defense
• Experience working with external US regulators such as OCC, Federal Reserve, etc
• Strong experience in use of data analytics, visualization and reporting - e.g. Tableau.
• Experience planning integrated business audits with technology auditors.
• Understanding of core technology (applications and infrastructure).
• Experience in data analytics (data gathering, transformation, analytics, and reporting)
• Strong leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels

Compensation Starting base salary: $141,830 - $263,408 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

• To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications

The preceding has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks. INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.' ABOUT CITY NATIONAL We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.

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