Staff or Senior Auditor (General Banking & Audit)

Job Description

Job Description

Staff or Senior Auditor I - Banking Operations & Internal Audit
Internal Audit | Banking Operations | Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance
Direct Hire | FTE |Onsite

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Staff or Senior Auditor I to support internal audit functions across core banking operations within a regulated financial institution. This role is responsible for executing audits across finance, credit, banking products, operations, and other key business functions to ensure internal controls are effective, regulatory expectations are met, and organizational risks are properly managed.

The ideal candidate will have strong banking audit experience, a solid understanding of financial institution regulations, and the ability to evaluate risk and internal controls across multiple operational areas. This role requires strong analytical skills, professional judgment, and the ability to provide practical recommendations that improve compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits across finance, credit, banking operations, banking products, human resources, and other business functions
• Ensure the internal audit program remains effective and aligned with regulatory and industry standards
• Assist in the planning and execution of the Internal Audit Program in accordance with internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal and state regulations
• Assess operational and financial risks and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Perform testing of controls to identify compliance gaps, policy deviations, and operational risks
• Support audits related to banking operations, lending, finance, and product management functions
• Serve as liaison between the bank and external auditors, regulators, and third-party reviewers
• Coordinate audit schedules, documentation requests, and examination preparation activities
• Review the quality and completeness of outsourced and co-sourced audit engagements, including workpaper assessments
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports including findings, audit opinions, and recommendations
• Analyze audit findings and recommend practical solutions to improve internal controls and operational processes
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings
• Participate in key business initiatives and provide proactive audit guidance to leadership and operational teams
• Support integrated audit approaches and leverage data analytics where applicable
• Perform semi-annual risk assessments of assigned auditable entities to identify emerging and existing risks
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical business standards
• Support audit team deliverables to ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule
• Build strong working relationships with Internal Audit leadership and business line stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Equivalent financial institution experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related financial services role required
• Experience within a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four public accounting firm required
• Prior audit experience supporting:
  • Banking Operations
  • Credit and Lending
  • Finance
  • Banking Products
  • Operational Risk
  • Internal Controls
• Strong understanding of financial institution regulatory environments and compliance requirements
• Experience evaluating internal controls and identifying operational and regulatory risk exposures

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification preferred
• Experience reviewing outsourced or co-sourced audit engagements
• Exposure to audit automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prior experience supporting risk assessments and regulatory examinations preferred

Required Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong report writing and audit documentation abilities
• Sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain objective and unbiased in a diverse work environment
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential financial information
• Ability to identify process improvements and drive innovation within audit functions

Why This Opportunity
This role provides the opportunity to work across critical banking functions while directly supporting compliance, operational excellence, and enterprise risk management. Candidates with strong banking audit experience and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset will be positioned for long-term growth and leadership within the organization.