Job Summary:

Veritex Community Bank's internal audit activity helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined audit approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. The Internal Audit Manager will plan, execute, and report on audits conducted in coordination with the Company's internal audit risk assessment and audit plan. They will also assist in transitioning internal audit activities from a fully outsourced model to an in-house team. As Veritex builds out its internal audit team, the Internal Audit Manager will assist in the development of policies, procedures, and methodologies which will form the basis of the internal audit function.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide training, guidance, and leadership to the internal audit team, promoting a culture of professionalism, innovation, and accountability.
• Supervise a team of Senior Internal Auditors, including responsibility for evaluating performance and providing consistent feedback, managing workflows, and supporting talent development.
• Plan, perform, and lead internal audits or advisory projects at the enterprise level, as well as diverse lines of business or specialized areas, ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Oversee the coordination between the internal audit team, co-source partners, and the line of business to ensure cohesive, efficient, and collaborative execution of audits and other projects.
• Develop or review engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.
• Oversee the design and execution of appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls. Manage the documentation of audit processes and procedures, review and analyze evidence, and identify potential issues.
• Ensure clear, organized, and complete documentation is completed for each audit to support work performed and conclusions reached, and draft or review any potential issues.
• Assist in the preparation of the entity-wide risk assessment to use as the basis for the annual audit plan, and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the Company.
• Effectively communicate the results of internal audit engagements to management through initial conversations, written reports, and oral presentations, promoting transparency and understanding throughout the Bank.
• Manage the testing of remediation of audit issues and contribute to monthly reporting of open and past due audit issues to management. Monitor audit results to help identify thematic control issues for reporting to executive management and Board.
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage data analytics and technology to drive deeper risk coverage and insights to business partners.
• Ensure performance of work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the internal audit function.
• Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and industry laws, regulations, and guidelines. Actively monitor and stay current with evolving industry trends and emerging risks that may impact the company.

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, with 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing others; Public company experience preferred.
• 3 years of audit management experience, audit advisory, or related area dealing with complex regulatory environments. Financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• One or more professional certification(s), such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO Framework, and US GAAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Work involves personal contact with others inside the organization for first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.
• Highly motivated, delivery focused, analytical and detailed self-starter with proven record in a team-based environment.
• Thorough understanding of risk management (strategic, reputational, credit, liquidity, interest rate, operational, and compliance) and financial products.

• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley and key financial services regulations.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.

• 8214 Westchester Dr, Dallas, TX 75225, USA