East West Bank

Senior Auditor

East West Bank$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree required; industry certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) are advantageous.
  • 3+ years of assurance experience in Banking and BSA/AML compliance areas.
  • 1-2 years of data analytics experience, especially with existing SQL queries and data extraction capabilities.
  • Proficient in writing moderate SQL queries and cleaning/validating datasets.
  • Skilled in identifying anomalies or trends within data.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance risks and controls within banking operations.
  • Assist in developing the annual Audit Plan based on risk assessments.
  • Identify key risks and weaknesses in internal controls after process analysis.
  • Participate in planning meetings and prepare audit planning documents.
  • Conduct audit testing and prepare documentation according to departmental standards.
  • Summarize audit findings and draft clear recommendations.
  • Support the resolution of audit findings according to management policies.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment fostering diverse viewpoints.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development in compliance and auditing.
  • Flexible work hours and conditions to support work-life balance.
  • Engagement in special projects for skill enhancement and experience.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance related risks and controls, banking operations and internal audit.
  • Assist with risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline; and assist in developing the draft annual Audit Plan
  • Ability to analyze a process and to identify key risks and internal controls, identifying weaknesses in internal controls.
  • Assist in planning by participating in information gathering meetings, researching operational/financial data, and preparation of the Audit Planning Memo.
  • Participate in risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline.
  • Assist in preparation of a risk-based audit program using Regulatory and/or Industry guides, and determine the scope in conjunction with the Audit-in-Charge.
  • Conduct audit testing of assigned area and prepare work papers in accordance with department standards.
  • Summarize all audit findings/discussion items, and draft audit comments/recommendations with clarity and conciseness.
  • Assist with follow up and timely disposition of all assigned findings in accordance with the Bank's Issues Management Policy
  • Anticipate challenges in meeting assigned tasks within budget and deadlines and keep Auditor-In-Charge of progress.
  • Assist with continuous monitoring of assigned to business areas to assess risk and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments to the Annual Audit Plan
  • Serves as internal consultant to departments, as requested
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with appropriate corporate and business unit management
  • Execute on special projects and other assignments as assigned by management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree is required, and industry certification(s) (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) is a plus.
  • 3+ years of direct or comparable assurance experience related to Banking and BSA/AML and Sanctions areas
  • 1 to 2 years of data analytics experience including
  • Analyzing existing SQL queries 12 understand joins, filters, aggregations
    • Writing basic to moderate level of SQL queries
    • Ability to:
      • Extract data from structured sources
      • Clean and validate datasets
      • Identify anomalies or trends

Success factors include:
  • Collaborative working style with the willingness to listen to all viewpoints and weigh all facts before coming to a conclusion
  • Strong communication skills in working with departmental management and staff, divisional management, and external parties
  • Strong team player with ability to offer her/his opinions and yet respect the collective decision
  • Good computer skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task
  • Flexibility in work hours, locations, and working conditions

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $95,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

About East West Bank

East West Bank is a bank based in California that provides personal and commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1973 and has grown to become one of the largest banks in the United States. East West Bank has over 120 locations in the United States and China, and offers a range of financial products and services to its customers. The bank is committed to providing excellent customer service and helping its customers achieve their financial goals.
Learn more about East West Bank
Size
3,100 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$567.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
NASDAQ

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