Internal Auditor, Senior

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.
  • 5 to 10 years of professional auditing experience preferred.
  • CPA, CFA, CIA, or CAIA designation is preferred.
  • Experience auditing investments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with GAAP, GASB, and IIA Standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engagement-level audit activities, defining scopes and objectives.
  • Review policies for adequacy and identify key controls through walkthroughs.
  • Conduct testing to ensure transaction accuracy and effectiveness, recommending improvements as needed.
  • Prepare audit reports to communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Conduct audits with professionalism, maintaining objectivity.
  • Participate in entity-wide audit risk assessments and develop audit plans.
  • Perform follow-up activities post-audit to assess corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Competitive total cash compensation based on industry benchmarks.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.
  • Educational and training opportunities for professional growth.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support further education.
  • Challenging work in a professional environment encouraging development.
  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

About the Team

The Internal Audit Division at SWIB reports directly to the Board of Trustees. We are dedicated to enhancing and protecting SWIB’s value by providing risk-based independent and objective assurance, advice, and insight. Our work includes audit engagements, continuous auditing/monitoring, and consulting/special projects. Our team consists of experienced staff members who collaborate heavily, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. We also emphasize collaboration with the business to maximize our impact.

SWIB is seeking an internal auditor that will focus on auditing investment strategies and oversight, operations, and other key areas at SWIB. This role will work cross-functionally, manage and/or assist with the completion of engagements from start to finish, and be empowered to drive meaningful change.

Essential Activities:

  • Perform key engagement-level audit activities, including determining audit scopes and objectives, completing engagement-level risk assessments, and developing audit programs, testing plans, and procedures.

  • Review policies and procedures for adequacy and identify key controls via walkthroughs or testing of business processes.

  • Conduct audit testing to ensure transactions, reports, and processes are complete, accurate, and effective; document results; and recommend process improvements when appropriate.

  • Prepare audit and other written reports to communicate audit results, conclusions, and recommendations to management.

  • Conduct audit work with proficiency and due professional care while maintaining independence and objectivity.

  • Participate in the entity-wide audit risk assessment process, development of the audit plan, and strategic initiatives.

  • Perform post-audit follow-up activities to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken.

  • Attend key meetings (e.g. Board and committees) and represent Internal Audit as required.

Cultural Fit & Soft Skills:

  • Passion for auditing, innovation, and building long-term partnerships.

  • Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

  • Team player who thrives in a small, tight-knit group and is easy to work with at all levels — we value respect and a humble approach to teamwork.

  • Ability to think critically and make clear, thoughtful recommendations.

  • Values continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and transparency.

  • Highly organized, with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to be adaptive and thrive in a continuously evolving environment.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics preferred.

  • 5 to 10 years of professional auditing experience preferred.

  • CPA, CFA, CIA, or CAIA designation preferred.

  • Experience auditing investments preferred.

  • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards a plus.

SWIB Offers:
  • Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Educational and training opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Challenging work in a professional environment
  • Hybrid work environment
The position requires U.S. work authorization.
Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.

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