Sr. Internal Auditor, Sr. Assoc.

Purpose:

Successfully complete assigned audit engagements for business and operational activities, processes, and controls under the direction of Audit Leadership. Identifies potential issues and process efficiencies, develops audit recommendations to mitigate risks and achieve business and technology objectives, drafts audit reports that are clear, concise and include both the impact and root cause of the issue identified, performs risk assessments and supporting processes and develops risk-based work plans to complete audit and control objectives, assists in completion and development of annual audit plan and performs additional projects as necessary. Maintains IA tools, and methodology, in accordance with Bank policies.

Major Accountabilities:

• Assist in planning, scheduling and preliminary analysis for assigned audit projects.
• Coordinate audit activities for assigned audit projects, including notification of all affected parties of audit timing, scope, objectives, approach and deliverables.
• Identify, document, and map processes and internal controls of applicable infrastructure and operational areas per the scope of the audit project.
• Perform risk assessments of operational processes and controls for assigned areas.
• Develop risk-based audit programs for assigned audit projects, and incorporate Data Analytics, as appropriate.
• Perform audits ensuring compliance with IA and industry (including IIA) standards.
• Assist in assessments of new products, systems, and technologies.
• Complete audit testing, inquiry, and other analysis required to meet objectives of assigned audit projects.
• Complete working papers evidencing performance of all audit work.
• Communicate progress and results of audit throughout the audit engagement to auditee and management.
• Develop value added recommendations to deal with issues identified during assigned audits and draft audit reports to formally communicate the results of the audit and related recommendations.
• Perform reviews of implemented audit recommendations.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years internal or external audit experience is required, public accounting firm or financial services industry experience preferred.
• Sound understanding of audit process/methodology, and risk management/advisory ability.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• Experienced in using a risk-based audit approach in evaluations of and recommendations for management processes.
• Able to analyze business processes and internal controls to formulate cost-effective measures to improve control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Able to communicate and document audit findings and recommendations in a manner that will be understood and accepted by all responsible parties.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and issue resolution skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, either independent or as a member of a team.
• Able to operate PC-based software and/or automated database systems required.
• Able to perform assigned tasks in agreed time frame.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Drives Results, Collaborates, Values Differences, Communicates Effectively, Instills Trust.

SALARY RANGE: $105,000K - $137,500

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Salary ranges reflect the base salary that the Bank reasonably expects to pay for a given role and is not inclusive of annual incentive award opportunities, retirement benefits or the value of other health and welfare or other ancillary benefits. We consider many factors when determining base salaries such as individual background and experience, the competitive environment, education, particular skill set(s), and industry and institutional knowledge.

The Bank is committed to offering all team members challenging and engaging work with market competitive pay, retirement, and benefit offerings. In support of this commitment, the Bank routinely engages in market competitive benchmarking surveys and analysis to ensure our team members continue to be paid fairly and competitively.