Senior Lead Auditor

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home, New York

Job Summary

The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for coordinating and completing the three phases of a risk review: Planning, Fieldwork, and Reporting. This includes conducting walkthroughs, interacting with line of business personnel, testing and documenting internal controls, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, drafting findings and reports, and identifying risks and controls across business functions. The role may also involve leading complex reviews, managing staff, providing feedback, and participating in ad-hoc projects, risk intelligence activities, and training.
Essential Functions

• Conduct and document planning deliverables, testing, audit findings, and audit reports.
• Present information effectively using intermediate business writing skills.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments, communicate delays, and delegate tasks as needed.
• Lead or oversee stand-alone and integrated reviews or ad-hoc projects; manage staff and provide performance feedback.
• Apply intermediate understanding of product, business, industry, and regulatory concepts.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and team members across the Risk Review Group (RRG) and KeyBank.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of relevant audit experience (preferred)

Skills

• Conduct independent evaluations of internal processes and controls.
• Perform walkthroughs, define test steps, and execute control testing.
• Assist in planning audit engagements and identifying key risks and controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Work effectively with team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong product knowledge and understanding of business, industry, and regulatory concepts.
• Broad knowledge across business functions.
• Ability to provide expert advice and consultation within area of expertise.
• Developing ability to analyze risk intelligence and offer valuable recommendations.
• Intermediate leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrate independence and accountability in completing assignments.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/29/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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