Senior Audit Strategist

Location:For Those Who Work At Home, OhioJob SummaryThe Senior Audit Strategist will, under the general direction of management, be responsible for the development of sustainable audit strategies for the completion of the three phases of a risk review: Planning, Fieldwork and Reporting. This will include completion of walkthroughs, interacting with line of business personnel, performing and documenting testing of internal controls, ensuring adherence to required laws and regulations, drafting findings, reporting deliverables, as well as identifying risks and controls associated with the various business functions. During the course of a risk review, the Senior Audit Strategist will be asked to serve as the lead on some of the most complex reviews, while managing assigned staff and delivering feedback on performance. The Senior Audit Strategist may also participate on ad-hoc projects, ongoing risk intelligence activities and risk review related trainings.Essential FunctionsDemonstrate advanced understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as workpaper documentation, audit findings, and audit dependently monitor for changes and best practices in area of subject matter expertise; provide updates to RRG senior leadership and/or staff as appropriate.Exhibit advanced leadership skills by leading or providing oversight on complex stand-alone and integrated reviews or ad-hoc projects, while managing staff and delivering feedback on performance.Prioritize and execute multiple assignments; identify obstacles within the scope of assignments; proactively communicate delays in assigned deliverables or additional capacity availability; effectively delegate work when necessary.Consistently demonstrate advanced business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others including the delivery of audit findings and other audit matters to senior and executive management.Exhibit a foundational understanding of product skills and business, industry and regulatory concepts and also be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specific risk discipline, small number of products or lines of business.Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without noticeComplies 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.EducationBachelor's Degree (preferred)OR equivalent experience (required)Work Experience3+ years of relevant Audit experience (preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (preferred)SkillsAbility to leverage business acumen to provide insights to leaders within area of expertise.Ability to guide staff and deliver feedback on performance.Develop relationships with clients; thoughtfully engage in networking with those on your team, within the RRG and across Key, to build lasting relationships.Demonstrates the ability to contribute to an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity and mitment to delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.Effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across business functions.Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Lead and oversee audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.Draft and present audit findings and reports to senior and executive management.Apply logical thinking to analyze data a

Created: 2026-04-04