Internal Control Manager

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are currently seeking an Internal Control Manager to lead our first line of defense internal control testing team and serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner to management within our Enterprise Technology and Operations Division in helping them assess and improve their controls. This role will play a critical part in maturing the control testing team, implementing testing efficiencies, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that testing of controls is performed in alignment with industry best practices.

To be successful in this opportunity, it is important that you have strong knowledge and experience with internal control assessment, development, and assurance within operational and/or technology environments. If you thrive on leading teams, building risk management programs, driving improvement opportunities, and partnering with stakeholders across the Company to mature our control environment, then this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the internal control testing team consisting of internal and contractor team members.

• Own the centralized control testing program within the Company’s Enterprise Technology and Operations Division.

• Serve as a subject matter expect on internal control design, operation and testing.  

• Maintain strong internal control and testing quality including alignment with internal requirements, stakeholder expectations, and best practices.

• Establish and implement strategic objectives and improvement opportunities within the control testing function.

• Monitor the effectiveness of the internal control environment and develop action plans to address needed enhancements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all lines of defense and foster a collaborative environment.

• Drive process efficiency opportunities including automation capabilities and leveraging of AI

• Develop testing reports for leadership and executive committees.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in control testing, internal audit, risk management, control consulting or directly related experience.

• 2+ years of experience managing a team and leading complex programs.

• Demonstrated results in driving strategic objectives and executing against high-profile initiatives.

• Experience leading large-scale control, risk management or testing related initiatives.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders including business unit leaders, risk management, and internal audit.

• Strong knowledge of internal control design, assessment, and testing principles   

• Experience developing and presenting reports for leadership.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, information technology, information security, risk management or a related field.

• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.

Plus:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) or Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC).

• Experience using the RSA Archer GRC application.

• Experience using ServiceNow.

• Internal control or testing-related experience within a large financial institution.

Work Location:

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.

• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.

• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.

• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.

• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.

• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!  

• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

• Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award