AVP - Internal Audit

Lowell, MA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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Now Hiring: AVP
- Internal Audit

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Vice President
- Internal Audit is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of the credit union’s internal audit function. This position provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve governance, risk management, internal controls, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the safeguarding of member assets. The AVP, Internal Audit is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based audit plan and communicating meaningful, timely, and actionable audit results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the credit union’s strategic objectives, risk profile, regulatory expectations, and internal audit charter.
• Lead and oversee audits of operational, financial, lending, deposit, branch, electronic services, information technology, compliance, fraud, vendor management, and other high-risk areas.
• Establish audit scope, objectives, work programs, testing approaches, timelines, and resource needs for assigned audits and special reviews.
• Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with applicable professional standards, the credit union’s audit methodology, internal policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, governance processes, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate on strategic projects to implement new business functions, identifying internal controls and areas of risk.

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate audit objectives, scope, findings, risk ratings, root causes, management responses, and corrective action plans.
• Report audit results, emerging risks, control trends, and remediation status to executive management and, as appropriate, the Auditing Committee and Board of Directors.
• Track and validate management’s corrective actions to ensure audit, examination, and external review findings are resolved timely and effectively.
• Assist with periodic reporting on internal audit plan progress, audit coverage, open issues, high-risk findings, and key themes identified across the credit union.

• Serve as a key liaison with federal and state regulators, external auditors, and third-party audit providers during audits, examinations, and special reviews.
• Coordinate requests, responses, documentation, and follow-up activities related to regulatory examinations, financial statement audits, internal control reviews, and other assurance activities.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments, audit standards, and industry trends affecting credit union operations and incorporate changes into audit planning and risk assessment processes.
• Support the credit union’s efforts to maintain regulatory readiness and strong governance over audit and…