Internal Audit Manager - Consumer & Business Banking

THIS POSITION WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK ONSITE (1 DAY REMOTE) BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, WILMINGTON DE, BRIDGEPORT CT, or ISELIN NJ. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE. Overview The Audit Manager is responsible for providing primary audit oversight across assigned Consumer and Business Banking domains, including Retail and Mortgage, and the associated operational, compliance, and technology risk environment. This role leads risk assessment, control evaluation, audit execution, and continuous auditing and monitoring across key business processes, products, and enabling systems, while coaching team members to deliver high-quality audit results aligned with department standards and industry expectations. As a member of the Audit Management Team, the role also supports audit methodology enhancements, stakeholder engagement, talent development, and the continued advancement of the Audit Department across the organization. Key Responsibilities Audit Execution & Risk Coverage Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan, with primary accountability for determining audit coverage across assigned domains, including key products, processes, portfolios, third‑party relationships, and supporting technology platforms. Stay current on evolving industry practices, regulatory guidance, and emerging risks impacting consumer credit and lending; proactively advise audit leadership on risk coverage considerations. Independently manage all phases of the audit process—including planning, execution, continuous auditing, and validation procedures—for assigned domains, in a risk-based manner that ensures integrated coverage across operational, compliance, and technology risks, while maintaining independence and adherence to department and professional standards. Lead a team of auditors in the identification, assessment, and testing of key business, operational, regulatory, and technology risks impacting assigned domains, including evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls and supporting IT general controls (ITGCs) related to Consumer and Business Banking processes, financial reporting, credit risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. Consult with Consumer and Business Banking, Technology, and Risk Management stakeholders regarding risk and control matters. This includes proposing solutions to audit findings, recommending control enhancements, and representing Internal Audit on cross‑functional working groups as appropriate. Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight. Lead teams in incorporating data analytics and technology‑enabled audit techniques to enhance risk identification and audit execution throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle. Clearly demonstrate visible support for the department’s strategic objectives, including enhanced…