Senior Internal Auditor

Join a collaborative Internal Audit team that plays an important role in strengthening risk management, internal controls, and operational effectiveness across a complex financial services organization. This position offers the opportunity to lead risk-based audits, leverage data analytics to uncover meaningful insights, and partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

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The ideal candidate brings a combination of audit expertise, analytical thinking, and strong relationship-building skills. Success in this role requires the ability to evaluate risks, assess control effectiveness, communicate recommendations clearly, and influence positive change across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys solving business problems, working with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters

Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance operational performance.

Provide independent assurance over risk management and control activities.

Leverage data analytics and technology-driven solutions to strengthen audit effectiveness and coverage.

Help business leaders understand emerging risks and implement practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead risk-based audit engagements from planning through reporting.

Serve as the primary point of contact for audit stakeholders.

Conduct interviews, process walkthroughs, and control assessments.

Oversee audit testing and documentation to evaluate control effectiveness.

Communicate audit observations, emerging risks, and recommendations.

Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management.

Partner with business teams to evaluate controls and identify improvement opportunities.

Participate in strategic initiatives and change-management projects.

Mentor junior team members and review audit workpapers.

Utilize data analytics to identify trends and enhance audit procedures.

Manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

4+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or financial services.

Knowledge of risk-based auditing methodologies and internal control frameworks.

CIA, CPA, or similar certification preferred (or active pursuit of certification).

Experience within banking, lending, financial services, or other regulated industries preferred.

Exposure to financial products, risk management, or capital markets is a plus.

Experience with data analytics and large-scale data analysis.

Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar analytical tools strongly preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Delivering practical, value-added recommendations that strengthen controls and improve operational performance.

Building trusted relationships with stakeholders while maintaining audit independence.

Utilizing analytics to drive deeper insights and more effective audit outcomes. xhqgsiq

Helping the organization identify and address risks before they become issues.