Audit Project Manager - Treasury - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Position Summary: Responsible for leading and executing audits focused on Corporate Treasury functions including Asset Liability Management (ALM), interest rate risk, and liquidity risk management. The ideal candidate would be able to assess interest rate and liquidity risks, evaluate investment portfolios, review financial modeling software, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and report on audits with a focus on corporate treasury functions including interest rate and liquidity risk.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with applicable regulations (OCC, Dodd-Frank Act, FASB).
• Collaborate with business units and risk management teams to identify and assess emerging risks.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to inform audit planning and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, financial mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• 4-6+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, risk management with a focus in corporate treasury functions.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Advanced analysis, judgment and problem resolution skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle difficult situations in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment, manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of management and staff.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of how assets (loans, investments) and liabilities (deposits, wholesale funding) interact and how mismatches affect profitability and stability.
• Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines governing capital and liquidity, such as Basel III, and familiarity with OCC and Federal Reserve regulatory expectations regarding interest rate risk.
• Familiarity with fixed-income markets, equity, alternative investments, and derivative instruments.
• Proficiency in analyzing Net Interest Income (NII) forecasting, Economic Value of Equity (EVE), duration/funding gaps, and stress-testing under varying interest rate scenarios.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFA)
• Experience working with, or auditing, treasury and ALM systems (e.g., Imperium, Calypso, Bloomberg, FactSet).
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, or advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle large datasets to verify stress-testing inputs and assumptions like loan prepayment speeds or core deposit rate sensitivity.
• Proficiency in AI and data analytics.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.