Senior Audit Associate

Position Summary: The Audit team is seeking a Audit Senior Associate to join their team. The Audit Senior Associate assists in the successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, the person in this position will report to one or more member(s) of the Internal Audit senior management team. The person in this role applies risk and control concepts to processes reviewed and identifies any potential issues. Additionally, the candidate will communicate identified issues with Internal Audit senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner and assist in developing corrective action plans with the Business. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Demonstrates proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques in reviewing and testing of payment systems of varying complexity. 

• Apply internal control concepts to a wide variety of processes and appropriately assesses the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices. 

• Develop and execute testing procedures for audits to conclude on design and operating effectiveness of key controls. 

• Identify and communicate issues raised, offering proposed action plans to Management relevant to the risk and business. 

• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the risks and controls of the business processes, and audit conclusions are well documented. 

• Proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned and ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards. 

Qualifications Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or Computer Science.  

• Two or more years of relevant professional experience auditing Finance, Operations and/or Corporate functions in a related industry or public accounting is required 

• Ability to multitask and work with team members on projects within a small-group environment 

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills 

Qualifications desired: 

• MBA or related advanced degree is preferred 

• Professional certification is preferred (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA) 

• Knowledge or experience of the wholesale banking industry covering product, operations, enterprise risk management and corporate functions (Finance, HR, Real Estate Management, etc.) preferred 

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, relationship management, verbal and writing skills; 

• Demonstrable leadership skills 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Travel may be required. Candidates will report to the office three days each week. Onsite work requirements may change at any time.