Audit Manager, U.S. Risk Management

Audit Manager - Risk Management
Location: Dallas TX
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Audit Manager role is part of the third line of defense, providing independent assurance over the design and operation of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on risk-based audits within the U.S. Risk Management function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audits across risk management functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Act as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for audits of low to medium complexity.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of risk management controls, including operational and financial risk areas.
• Analyze audit results, identify root causes, and prepare clear, actionable reports for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA, and/or CIA preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in risk management or internal audit within financial services or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk (RCSA, TPRM, IT/Cyber), market, credit, and liquidity risk.
• Proficiency in risk-based auditing standards and data analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Comfortable working in high levels of ambiguity and adapting to change.