Internal Audit Senior - Financial Services

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join its Financial Services Group (FSG). This team provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to financial institutions across a range of banking operations.

In this role, you will lead internal audit engagements with increased responsibility, supervise staff, and help ensure timely delivery of high-quality advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of internal audit engagements and provide oversight to associates while performing hands-on audit work.
• Execute and lead internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
  • Loan operations and credit administration
  • Deposit operations
  • ACH and electronic payments
  • Wire transfers
  • Branch operations
  • Accounting and financial reporting
  • Human resources and payroll
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Model Risk Management (MRM)
  • Investment and treasury operations
• Plan and coordinate audit testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; identify risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.
• Review associate workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm audit methodology and quality standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed on schedule and within scope by monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Associates, including training on audit procedures, documentation standards, and banking concepts.
• Provide constructive feedback and support associates’ skill progression.
• Prepare and review audit reports, including observations, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Support client communication, including leading portions of meetings, discussing audit findings, and responding to inquiries.
• Assist managers and senior leadership in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, methodologies, and internal tools.
• Support multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining high-quality work and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
  • Audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
  • Banking operations and regulatory expectations
• Demonstrated ability to review work, identify issues, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading or supervising individuals in a banking or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with banking regulations and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve).
• Experience reviewing workpapers and ensuring adherence to audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards).
• Progress toward or attainment of a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Demonstrated interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible).
• First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling.
• One-on-one professional coaching.
• Leadership and career development programs.
• Access to a program with experiences designed to support personal and professional growth.

Location

The organization has offices across multiple locations in the US, including North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

ADA Requirements / Physical & Cognitive/Mental Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Is required to have specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.