Sr. Staff Auditor

Sr. Staff Auditor

Corporate Audit Services' role as the internal audit department is to assist management in attaining company goals by providing an independent, objective, assurance activity designed to add value and improve the organization's operations by independently reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, controls, governance and operations and by providing objective analyses and constructive recommendations for improvement.

As the Sr. Staff Auditor, you will assist and perform the risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of assigned audits with direction from the Audit Project Manager or the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director. This role will also support broader initiatives and strategic priorities as assigned by Corporate Audit Services leadership.

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at our Dubuque, IA or downtown Kansas City, MO locations.

How you will spend your time:

• Develop and execute a risk-based testing approach for assigned audit segments.
• Perform process walkthroughs.
• Document work performed/testing results in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicating with the client and the audit team during all phases of the audit.

We are excited to talk if you have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and at least 2 yrs of experience in auditing, internal control consulting, or risk management utilizing various automated tools and techniques OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of how the audit process is designed and the purpose/objective of each task.
• Ability to identify and assess risks and controls.
• Experience evaluating data mining strategies using MS Excel, MS Access or other tools to quantify results or test controls.
• Proficiency in conducting interviews to gather information.

Bonus Points if you have:

• An industry certification (i.e. Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist).
• Knowledge of financial institution laws and regulations, financial services business processes, major business functions, systems and applications as well as prior experience working with external auditors and regulators (i.e. OCC, SEC, FINRA).
• Experience using an audit management software.
• Prior audit or risk management experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Deposit Operations
• Payment Systems, including ACH and Wire Transfer
• Retail Banking
• Corporate Accounting and Reporting
• Corporate Tax
• Accounts Payable and Purchasing
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Third-Party Management
• Human Resources

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation Range:

$81,864 - $120,406

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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