Senior Internal Auditor

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Auditor to join a mid-sized international bank. The institution focuses on institutional lending and fixed-income investments, with a strong emphasis on securitized products, offering a sophisticated work environment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of audit experience, ideally combining major audit firm experience with a background in the banking industry.

Certifications:

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), either one of the two certifications a significant plus.

• Audit Execution:
  Lead and execute the full audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit program creation/modification, planning, fieldwork, work paper documentation, and final reporting.
• IT & Risk-Based Auditing:
  Apply a risk-based approach to establish audit plans. Integrate IT audit techniques (security assessment, change management, vendor management) into audit procedures.
• Treasury & BSA/AML Focus:
  Conduct comprehensive audits of Treasury functions and BSA/AML compliance, ensuring alignment with FFIEC and NYS DFS guidelines.
• Compliance & Quality:
  Ensure all auditing activities, work papers, and reports comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Reporting & Recommendation:
  Prepare detailed reports outlining audit scope, findings, and actionable recommendations to improve internal controls and processes.
• Strategic Support:
  Assist the Branch Chief Auditor in developing and implementing
• overall internal audit strategies.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5+ years of internal audit experience, preferably with a blend of "Big 4" and banking experience.
• Banking Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of the banking industry, specifically institutional lending, fixed-income, capital markets, and related regulations.
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), either one of the two certifications a significant plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in risk-based audit methodologies, data analysis, and IT control auditing (advanced Excel, SQL, etc.).

• Rigorous analytical skills and intellectual independence.
• Proven ability to improve process efficiencies.
• High productivity with the ability to manage complex tasks, big-picture analysis, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to represent the firm to stakeholders.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and cover a wide spectrum of auditing topics.
• High Visibility:
  Due to the small team size (~100 staff), this role offers high-level contact and wider exposure than larger institutions.

• Perform all duties in accordance with BSA/AML guidelines, Branch Compliance Manuals, and annual training.
• The internal auditor must be fully knowledgeable of all BSA/AML rules, including FFIEC and NYS DFS guidelines, and will be required to attend specialized training to stay current on new requirements, methodologies, and technologies.