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Job Summary

The Financial Risk Review is responsible for documenting SOX walkthroughs and performing independent testing of Key's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. Financial Risk Review works with Financial Risk Governance (FRG) and Key's external auditor Ernst & Young (EY) in order to assess the effectiveness of control procedures to mitigate the risk of material misstatements to Key's financial statements. As part of the SOX program, the team performs walkthroughs covering areas such as Treasury Operations, Reconciliations, Real Estate Capital, Wires, Capital Markets, Accounts Payable and multiple Loan Systems. Additionally, Financial Risk Review performs substantive testing, SOC1 audits, and compliance reviews on behalf of EY.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as workpaper documentation, audit findings, and audit reports.

• Consistently demonstrate advanced business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others including the delivery of audit findings through the Quality Assurance Improvement Plan to senior management and effectively drafting Audit Committee slides.

• 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.

• Exhibit advanced leadership skills by leading or providing oversight on department initiatives and projects.

• Exhibit a strong understanding of core audit concepts and methodology.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implementation of strategies to drive team and/or division change.

• Develop relationships and thoughtfully engage in networking with those on the PPAS team, within the RRG and across Key, to build lasting relationships.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform in an organizational culture of respect and personal accountability regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

• Master's Degree - (preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 6-8 years of audit or related experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (preferred)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be mobile or home based, which means you may work either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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