Senior Lead Auditor - Capital Markets

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio

Job Summary

The Capital Markets Senior Lead Auditor will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and completion of the three phases of an audit: 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 of findings, reporting deliverables, as well as identifying risks and controls associated with the various business functions. This individual will be responsible for leading and staffing audits across a broad range of capital markets activities including, but not limited to, investment banking, equities, fixed income, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity research, market risk and counterparty credit as well as applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Lead Auditor will also be responsible for managing assigned staff and providing feedback where applicable. The Senior Lead Auditor may also participate on ad-hoc projects, ongoing risk intelligence activities and internal audit related trainings.
Responsibilities

• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of audit concepts with a solid understanding of audit concepts within internal audit including documentation of planning deliverables, testing, audit findings and audit reports.

• Consistently demonstrate intermediate business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others

• Prioritize and execute multiple assignments; identifies obstacles within the scope of assignments; proactively communicate delays in assigned deliverables or additional capacity availability; effectively delegate work when necessary.

• Exhibit intermediate leadership skills by leading or providing oversight on stand-alone and integrated reviews or ad-hoc projects while managing staff and delivering feedback on performance.

• Exhibit an intermediate understanding of product skills and business, industry and regulatory concepts.

• Develop relationships with clients; thoughtfully engage in networking with members of your team, within Internal Audit and across Key, to build lasting relationships.

• 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant audit experience (preferred)

Relevant Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)             

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Series 7

Tactical Skills

• Strong product skills and understanding of business, industry, and regulatory concepts.

• Strong knowledge across business and functions.

• Ability to leverage business acumen to advise and consult with leaders within area of expertise.

• Developing ability to draw insight from risk intelligence and make valuable recommendations.

Personal Skills

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to listen to other opinions and adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people while avoiding snap reactions

• Collaboration: Demonstrates experience in participating in productive collaborative processes that help solve business problems and meet business goals

• Critical Thinking: The ability to identify, obtain, and organize relevant data and ideas and prioritize concerns in the decision-making process

• Decision Making: The ability to select the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities and stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcomes

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to examine a specific problem and understand the perspective of stakeholders; uses fact-finding techniques to identify and document specific problems

Practical Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been or can be used to resolve problems and names specific tools or techniques to support the process

• Business Acumen: Participates in business tasks to get things done in own business unit and communicates key considerations for business decision-making processes

• Change Navigation: Articulates the rationale for, and positive and negative consequences of change so as to help others adapt; encourages exploration of non-traditional ideas by team members leveraging the concept of continuous improvement

• Data Analysis: Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts underlying data analytics and lists the major sources for collecting data and conducting data analysis

• Oral & Written Communication: Possesses the ability to adapt listening and facilitation style to others’ communication styles and uses various approaches appropriately and effectively

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

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.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

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: 02/27/2026 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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