Senior Audit Project Manager - Capital Markets

Senior Audit Project Manager

The Senior Audit Project Manager within Corporate Audit Services (CAS) delivers independent assurance and advisory services to evaluate and improve U.S. Bancorp's (USB) risk management, control, and governance processes across the enterprise, including affiliates and majority-owned entities. This role provides dedicated audit coverage for Capital Markets and institutional broker-dealer activities, partnering with risk, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders to assess end-to-end processes and controls.

About Capital Markets

U.S. Bank's Capital Markets platform serves institutional and corporate clients through broker-dealer and related operating models spanning investment banking, institutional sales and trading, prime brokerage and outsourced trading, electronic/systematic trading, and research/corporate access. The platform operates across the U.S., U.K., Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Role Overview

The Senior Audit Project Manager leads complex audits aligned to CAS policies, IIA Standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role focuses on end-to-end engagement management (planning through reporting), risk assessment and continuous monitoring, quality assurance over workpapers and reporting, and effective coordination across the three lines of defense to deliver timely, high-quality results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
• Audit Execution & Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
• Leadership & Execution Support
• Other Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Typically more than 8 years of experience in audit, risk management, compliance, or related financial services functions

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong audit experience covering trading-related activities, including institutional equities trading, electronic and systematic trading models, outsourced trading, prime brokerage, and capital markets products, with exposure to associated risk, compliance, and control frameworks across U.S., U.K., and Asia
• Subject matter expertise in multi-product capital markets and broker-dealer audit domain, including front-to-back business and operating models (sales and trading, risk and control functions, clearing and settlement), supporting technology platforms, and global operating structures
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute audit engagements and manage multiple complex priorities
• Strong knowledge of audit, risk, and compliance frameworks, including IIA Standards and internal control principles
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex products, processes, and risks
• Strong business acumen and ability to build credibility with business line and control partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex initiatives (e.g., integrations, system changes, regulatory remediation)
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA)

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $132,260.00 - $155,600.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.