• Job Description

  Req#: R250400085

  The Primary responsibility of the Senior Auditor job is to own, support, and evolve quality and methodology processes within the Professional Practices Group within the Internal Audit Services team. In addition, the Senior Internal Auditor job may also serve as a team member on more complex audits, working under the direction of audit leadership and management. Under minimal supervision, this job works on problems of diverse scope performing highly confidential and/or complex financial, operational, and integrated audits using the organization's risk based internal auditing methodology.

  
  
  Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Involved in activities such as the preparation of detailed programs for audits, the review of complex financial, operational, compliance and risk systems, processes, and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness and alignment with internal policies, procedures, regulations, and industry standards.

  • Documents the audit results which include comments on the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls and processes being audited.

  • May act as the lead expert in the group on critical business areas, processes, systems and/or regulations.

  • Reviews and evaluates more complex control structures to determine the adequacy of internal controls, operating efficiency, and customer service.

  • Selects methods and techniques for performing audits and evaluating results.

  • Networks with senior personnel within the business unit and across groups to resolve issues, gain needed information and influence outcomes.

  • Participates in discussions with senior management when communicating audit results and recommendations.

  • Utilizes advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of data analytics and other relevant tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Python) to perform effective and efficient audits.

  • Collaborates with and leverages data analytics and information technology specialists, as appropriate, to identify and implement advanced testing methods.

  Educational Requirements

  • University (Degree) Preferred

  Work Experience

  • 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

  Physical Requirements

  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

  
  Career Level
  7IC

  Required Experience

  • 3+ years of Audit experience required

  Preferred Experience

  • 5+ years of Audit experience preferred

  • Quality Assurance

  • Experience with Internal Audit in Financial Services

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), (CISA) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, (CFRIS) Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist or similar professional certification is strongly preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Data Analytics Business Related Field

  Additional Responsibilities:

  • Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes to ensure efficient organizational operations.

  • Provides guidance in the International Professional Practices Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors OCC and other regulatory agencies.

  • Ensure integrity of tools, reporting methods and data used in all Internal Audit reporting.

  • Design and implement professional and relevant internal and external reports.

  • Assist with the implementation of supporting automation for reporting.

  • Review of other Internal Audit activities, such as annual audit planning process, Division metrics, training records, etc. as necessary.

  • Participates in special projects and ad-hoc requests.

  • Serve as a resource to Audit on audit standards and standard operating procedures.

  • Handles routine to complex assignments.

  • Researches and resolves difficult transaction issues.

  • Responds to moderately complex and complex requests or information and service concerns and has the ability to resolve issues on own.

  • Identifies workflow problems pertaining to team functions; recommends and implements solutions to issues.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects and activities.

  • Strong critical thinking; analytical and problem solving.

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  Related Skills

  Adaptability, Auditing, Audit Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Technology Systems

  Anticipated Posting End Date:

  2025-06-07

  Base Pay Range: $81,000/yr - $125,200/yr

  Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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