We are looking for a talented Senior Internal Audit Associate to join our Consumer Community Banking Risk Audit Team. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's governance and operational excellence!

As a Senior Internal Audit Associate on the Consumer Community Banking Risk Audit Team, you will lead all aspects of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, validation, and continuous monitoring. This role offers high visibility and exposure to senior executives across the bank, while enabling you to provide risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. You will collaborate closely with global Audit colleagues and key stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships while upholding independence.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document audit activities, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and follow-up and verification of issue closure.
• Ensure audit activities are completed timely and within budget.
• Collaborate with global Audit colleagues to identify and report emerging control issues promptly to Audit management and business stakeholders.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Internal Audit communications and information in accordance with firm policy.
• Partner with stakeholders, business management, control groups (e.g., risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators to establish strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
• Finalize audit findings and provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, and seek out opportunities for continued learning and career growth.
• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and strategic improvements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 5+ years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or relevant financial services experience).
• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships with senior business and control stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in assessing the probability and impact of internal control weaknesses.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to consumer banking and financial institutions.
• Experience with credit risk management processes across products such as credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• CPA, CIA, and/or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or an internal audit function within the financial services industry.