Senior Internal Auditor - Banking Operations

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role goes beyond traditional compliance-focused auditing — we need someone with solid working knowledge of how the business operates, from front-line processes to strategic objectives, and who can translate that understanding into meaningful risk-based audit insight. You don't need to be a subject-matter expert in every business line, but you should be able to speak the business's language and understand how their day-to-day decisions connect to risk.

You'll act as a trusted advisor and challenge function, helping the business anticipate risk rather than simply reporting on it after the fact.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with business unit leaders (e.g., retail banking, commercial lending, wealth management, operations, treasury) to build a working understanding of their strategy, products, processes, and key risks
• Plan and execute risk-based audits that assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across business and support functions
• Identify emerging risks by staying current on business initiatives, market conditions, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting the bank
• Evaluate the adequacy of governance, risk management, and control processes relative to business objectives, not just checklist compliance
• Develop audit findings that are practical, risk-prioritized, and actionable, with clear root-cause analysis
• Present audit results and recommendations to business management and, as needed, senior leadership and the Audit Committee
• Track remediation of prior audit issues and validate that corrective actions effectively address underlying risks
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan by providing business-informed input on risk areas
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, and Operational Risk teams to avoid duplication and ensure a holistic view of risk
• Maintain audit documentation in accordance with professional standards (IIA Standards) and internal audit methodology

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a relevant banking/financial services business role (e.g., lending, operations, product management)
• Working knowledge of banking products, services, and business processes (deposits, lending, payments, treasury, etc.) — deep subject-matter expertise not required
• Working knowledge of banking operations and/or regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to connect business context to control risk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence non-audit stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines independently

NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.

Company Description

NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.