Internal Audit Analyst

This role supports the Internal Audit Department in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank’s internal controls, including FDICIA and other financial controls. Under the direction and review of senior auditors and the Audit Director, the position performs defined audit procedures, documents testing results, and assists with audit planning, continuous monitoring activities, data analysis, and preparation of audit work papers and related deliverables.

The role is designed to develop foundational knowledge of banking, risk management, internal controls, and internal audit practices while applying professional skepticism, sound judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do:

• Assists senior auditors and the Audit Director in executing the Board-approved Internal Audit Plan by performing assigned, defined, and generally lower-complexity audit procedures under supervision.
• Performs control testing, including selected FDICIA and financial control testing, by reviewing supporting documentation, validating evidence, completing test steps, and clearly documenting results for supervisory review.
• Assists with audit planning activities, including gathering background information, preparing process documentation, supporting walkthroughs, identifying relevant risks and controls, and updating audit programs or internal control questionnaires as directed.
• Prepares accurate, complete, and well-organized audit work papers that describe the procedures performed, evidence reviewed, testing results, exceptions identified, and conclusions reached, subject to review by senior audit personnel.
• Assists senior auditors in analyzing potential control exceptions, obtaining additional support, and preparing preliminary summaries of observations. Audit findings, risk ratings, and recommendations remain subject to management review and approval.
• Supports continuous monitoring and continuous auditing activities by gathering, organizing, validating, and analyzing data; maintaining recurring tests or dashboards; and escalating unusual trends or exceptions for further review.
• Uses Excel and other approved data analytics tools to perform reconciliations, comparisons, sampling, trend analysis, and other repeatable audit procedures. Develops proficiency in the Bank’s audit management and reporting tools.
• Demonstrates interest in applying approved artificial intelligence tools to audit planning, testing, documentation, and analysis while protecting confidential information, validating outputs, and following applicable Bank governance requirements.
• Assists senior auditors and the Audit Director with preparation of status updates, meeting materials, audit report support, follow-up testing, regulatory examination support, external audit requests, and other assignments as needed.

• 0 - 2 years experience with prior internship or related experience in banking, accounting, finance, auditing, risk management, compliance, or data analytics.
• Foundational analytical, fact-finding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to follow defined procedures and evaluate evidence objectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability and willingness to learn Team Mate or other audit management tools, Power BI, and approved data analytics applications.
• Basic understanding of accounting, finance, business processes, internal controls, or risk concepts gained through academic coursework, internships, or related activities.
• Ability to assist senior auditors in executing control test plans, including selecting or reviewing samples, comparing evidence to established criteria, documenting results, and escalating exceptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,…