New York, United States of America

The primary functions for the NY Audit Sr. Supervisor, are to support the IA function with the evaluation of the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division’s control and risk environment. The role will require the team member to have a solid understanding of the CIB business, to oversee and lead projects, and provide coaching and assistance to audit staff as part of internal audit reviews and activities. In addition, the Sr. Supervisor executes part of the testing that requires a deeper understanding of the area under review. The Sr. Supervisor ensures fieldwork is performed in a timely manner, that all audit quality and client relation standards are met, and courteous and professional behavior is observed in all situations. Good understanding of capital markets, trading and lending products is required.

Serve as the third line of defense, providing the Board Audit & Board Risk Committees and senior management with independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management (current or emerging), governance processes and systems, and lending units (overall asset quality, risk and compliance processes, underwriting policies, procedures, limits, concentrations), thereby helping to protect the company’s value, solvency and reputation. To such ends, Internal Audit evaluates: the effectiveness and efficiency of these processes and systems; compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and with the requirements from supervisors; the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; and, asset integrity. Credit Risk Review assesses the quality, quantity, direction and overall credit risk in the organization.

Provide assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management (current or emerging) and governance processes and systems in the Other (non-IT) Risks space.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Develops a solid understanding of the business.
Examines business records and collects information, exercises independent judgment in identifying issues and assessing risk as well as formulates findings and presents the results to the Audit Manager.
Executes control design and operating effectiveness testing over areas that require a deeper understanding of the business or function under review as part of internal audit reviews and activities.
Conducts post-audit follow-up to appraise adequacy of corrective action taken to address audit recommendations.
Documents audit testing and follow-up tasks in accordance to relevant audit standards.
Demonstrates proactivity in professional development activities.
Attends professional training actions provided by the company.
Provides consistent quality service to both internal and external stakeholders that meets the company’s standards.
Participates with the Audit Manager in the planning of audit reviews and activities and designs test steps and audit procedures as part of internal audit reviews and activities.
Supervises and coaches audit staff as part of internal audit reviews and activities. As such, oversees field work and reviews and challenges the testing and work papers prepared by audit staff as part of internal audit reviews and activities, including post-audit follow-up.
Prepares a draft of the recommendations to be presented to the Audit Manager.
Assists the Audit Manager in assigning staff to complete specific audit tests and procedures.
Ensures fieldwork is completed within the budgeted timeframe.
Communicates findings to business management and assists the Audit Manager in discussing the draft of recommendations with business management.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent field.

Work Experience:
5+ Years of hands-on I-Banking Capital Markets audit experience - mandatory.

Skills and Abilities:
Analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work independently.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Detail oriented with organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Time management skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
Solid diplomatic skills with the ability to resolve conflict in a civil manner.
Great leadership skills, teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently.

EEO Statements:
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:
Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Banco Santander S.A. Salary: $97,500 - $170,000/year

Santander Holdings USA Inc

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