**Description** **Location:** On site at location listed in job posting **SUMMARY:** First Horizon Audit and Assurance Services provides independent and objective audit, advisory, and strategic assurance services to various business units or functions in support of the company's enterprise-wide audit program. The objective of these services is to provide high quality assurance, advice, and insight to help improve and ensure the company's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are adequately designed, operating effectively, and consistent with the expectations and/or requirements of the board of directors, management, and regulatory authorities. The Internal Audit QA Specialist is part of the Professional Practices Group within the Quality and Efficiency Services function of Audit and Assurance Services. The IA QA Specialist reviews work completed by the Internal Audit department to ensure conformance with department standards, plans, budgets and schedules and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of Internal Audit operations. The position will help provide assurance the internal audit activity is in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and all applicable organizational and professional ethical standards. The position requires the ability to maintain effective working relations with management and audit staff members. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Responsible for assisting with the expansion and completion of quality assurance reviews for internal audit, including but not limited to, audit workpapers, project files, risk assessments, and reporting the results. + Monitors and reports on the internal audit activity to ensure compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, industry, regulatory, department, corporate standards/guidance, and Code of Ethics. + Prepares periodic reports regarding the effectiveness of the internal audit department on behalf of the Professional Practices Manager. + Develops and maintains productive staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings/trainings. + Complete other assignments and projects for the department as instructed by the Professional Practices Manager. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** 1. No Supervisory Responsibilities **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position: + Bachelor’s degree (4-year accredited college). + 4+ years of related internal audit experience preferred. + Good fundamental understanding of internal audit practices. + Current on industry best practices. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills. + High level of tact and ability to communicate complex and potentially sensitive issues to various levels of management. + Strong skills in conflict resolution, judgment, risk-based evaluation, and sound decision making. **COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS** + Microsoft Office suite + TeamMate + (Preferred) **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)** + Professional certification (CIA or CPA preferred; or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire. **About Us:** First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. 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. **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 **Corporate Diversity Commitment:** We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do. **Follow Us:** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FirstHorizonBank) X formerly Twitter LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-horizon-bank) Instagram YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEVs5OMj-b0H9Dr5Q209\_-Q) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)