Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Chicago, IL (Loop)

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote) | Full-time

Want internal audit work that covers the whole business, not just one corner of it? This Senior Internal Auditor role at a respected commercial bank lets you lead your own audits across finance, operations, compliance and technology and present your findings to senior leaders.

About the company

Our client is a well-established commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, serving businesses, investors and consumers across the Midwest. It has been recognized again and again as a great place to work, with a people-first culture, real investment in growth and a strong commitment to its communities.

What you'll do

• Lead risk-based audits from planning and walkthroughs through fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
• Test internal controls across financial, operational, compliance and IT areas, including ICFR work
• Spot control gaps and emerging risks, dig into root causes and write clear findings with practical recommendations
• Help build the annual audit plan and track issues through remediation and closure
• Partner with business, risk and compliance leaders, and coach and review the work of junior auditors
• Bring data analytics and AI tools into the audit process

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 3-4+ years of external or internal audit experience, ideally in financial services
• Strong grasp of internal controls and risk assessment
• Clear writing, sound judgment and the confidence to influence stakeholders
• CPA, CIA, CAMS or CISA preferred; banking and regulatory knowledge is a plus
• Experience with audit management software and an interest in analytics and AI
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $95,000-$115,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, 401(k) and paid time off
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the downtown office, 2 days remote

Buckingham Search is the recruiting partner on this role. If you're a senior auditor ready to own your audits and grow inside a bank that invests in its people, apply here or message us for a confidential conversation!