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Audit Project Manager Senior - Bank Operations

First Horizon
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Location: Onsite at location listed. 

Summary: 

Primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision. The Audit Project Manager II is expected to:

  • understand and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology,
  • evaluate control design adequacy in complex business processes,
  • perform control testing, and
  • document work performed in conformance with internal audit methodology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads a team focused on assigned audit, providing supervision and assignments to team members as Auditor In Charge as well as reviewing work papers completed by staff and drafting audit report
  • Contact with management regarding audit scope, status, and findings
  • Responsible for meeting time and staffing budgets for assigned audits
  • Provide on-the-job training for staff auditors, including meaningful and relevant feedback for improvement in the form of coaching notes and verbal discussions
  • Objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control
  • Efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed                                                   
  • Prepare and supervise the preparation of work papers that accurately document work performed and support conclusions
  • Adhere to Departmental policies and guidelines      
  • Conduct findings follow up validation
  • Ensure audit issues are well-defined, root causes are identified, and recommendations for improved controls and processes are communicated to management
  • Supervise findings follow up validation                                                                                   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (4-Year Accredited College)

5 - 8 Years related auditing experience

Relevant financial services industry knowledge (Deposit Operations, Treasury Management, Retail Banking, Electronic Funds Transfer, Items Processing, Deposit Product Management, Digital Banking, Regulatory Compliance)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines

Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards

Certification highly preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant professional designations)

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

TeamMate (preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant professional designations)

About Us 

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com 

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits  

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