Internal Auditor

Position Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the bank'sinternal controls, risk management practices, operational processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role ensures that financial and operational activities are conducted with integrity, efficiency and adherence to established policies. The Internal Auditor provides independent and objective assurance designed to strengthen governance, improve operations and safeguard the bank's assets.

• Conduct financial, operational,compliance and IT audits across all business units of the bank.
• Perform walkthroughs, document processes, and identify control gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, including those related to lending,deposits, BSA/AML compliance, and financial reporting.
• Test controls using appropriatesampling methodologies and audit techniques.
• Prepare clear, concise andwell-supported audit reports that summarize findings, root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Present audit results to management,facilitating discussions that promote understanding of risks and agreement on remediation strategies.
• Track and validate the implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings.
• Perform follow-up audits to confirm that remediation efforts have been implemented and are functioning as intended.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen the Bank's overallcontrol environment.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners as needed.
• Assist with special projects asneeded.
• Participate in continuing education and development of practical and enhanced internal audit processes for financial institutions.

• Jobrequires knowledge of banking regulations, guidelines and familiarity with keybanking procedures and operational processes.
• Jobrequires thorough analysis of information and use of logic to addresscomplexity of data and information.
• Jobrequires strict attention to detail and thoroughness in the completion ofduties.
• Jobrequires a high level of coordination, planning and prioritization of work and management of one's own time.
• Jobrequires honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Jobrequires independence and objectivity.
• Jobrequires the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Jobrequires a willingness to take on responsibility and challenges.
• Jobrequires travel to branch locations and off-site locations for training.

Bachelor'sDegree in Finance or Accounting

Fiveyears' experience in banking or internal audit

• Knowledge ofbanking regulations, industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong presentation skills with the confidence to deliver information effectively togroups at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, gather and evaluatedata, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Abilityto interpret and apply government regulations, industry guidance and professional financial audit standards to audit work.
• Abilityto write professional reports and business correspondence.
• Abilityto communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking, to ensure information is understood and tailored to the needs of the audience.
• Abilityto work independently with little supervision.
• Abilityto maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Abilityto collaborate effectively, build rapport across teams and maintainconstructive relationships using tact and diplomacy.

• Abilityto sit for long periods of time up to 85% of work hours.
• Abilityto use hands to grasp, handle or feel.
• Abilityto use computer keyboard and system to enter data and process information.
• Abilityto read a computer screen at a close distance.
• Abilityto read, talk clearly so that others understand, hear, comprehend the written and spoken language, and see.
• Abilityto use telephone to communicate with others.

• Moderatesound as in business office with office machines, computers, and peopletraffic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,protected veteran status or disability.