Performs audits across the Bank, including operational, regulatory, and financial activities, with minimal supervision; communicates information to Department Leadership and other stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.

• Under limited supervision, analyzes and test internal controls, business processes, systems, operations, financial reports and other areas of the Bank to audit programs. Suggest updates to audit programs based on best practices and regulatory guidance.
• Conduct audits and advisory projects through the engagement lifecycle, including risk assessments, audit planning, testing, control evaluation, reporting, follow-up, and verification of issue closure
• Assess processes and controls for design, effectiveness, and efficiency. Document work papers per department guidelines. Review staff work papers as needed.
• Identify business objectives and risks, completes risk assessment documentation, and recommends updates to audit programs.
• Communicate internal audit objectives and results with employees at all levels; summarize audit findings and prepare audit reports.
• Make recommendations for improvements in controls and procedures; supports business process improvement and re-engineering efforts.
• Support and complete SOX testing efforts
• Maintain adequate knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, information technology, and regulatory compliance to ensure work is performed efficiently and effectively.
• Help maintain corporate policies and procedures; utilize standard business and audit software tools (such as AuditBoard and Microsoft) for planning, analysis, communication, presentation and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 – 4 years of related experience required, experience in financial services preferred.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• AuditBoard proficiency preferred.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work on projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Area of subject matter expertise within a Banking environment a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of every job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform routine and typical tasks of an office such as typing, taking notes, reading/reviewing, computer work, filing, copying, answering phones, etc. that may require employee to view, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift. Position requires flexibility and willingness to occasionally travel other locations/branches generally during normal business hours but includes evenings and Saturdays.