Internal Bank Auditor

At Security National Bank, we believe something simple but powerful: everything matters, because people matter. Every conversation, every decision, and every relationship is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about building trusted relationships and guiding clients through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives, you’ll find purpose and opportunity here.

The Internal Bank Auditor plays a key role in protecting the organization by evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This position partners with departments across the organization to conduct audits, investigate findings, and provide meaningful recommendations that support a strong control environment.

• Conduct internal audits of bank departments and affiliates to evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and exceptions that could negatively impact the organization or its customers.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Director and Officer to determine audit scope and testing methodologies.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate departmental processes for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to established policies and procedures throughout the organization.

• Research and investigate audit exceptions to determine root causes.
• Communicate with department personnel to gather information and clarify findings.
• Document audit procedures, testing results, and observations.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.

• Build an understanding of the bank's products, services, and operational processes.
• Assist external auditors and regulatory examiners during audits and examinations.
• Partner with departments to strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support a culture of accountability, compliance, and risk awareness across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous banking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including credits, debits, and reconciliation processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience reviewing data, identifying trends, and assessing risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and multiple computer systems.
• Ability to document findings accurately and thoroughly.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to explain findings and recommendations clearly to various audiences.

Regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package to our employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, a wellness program, and a 401(k) savings plan at hire for future financial protection.

Security National Bank was chartered in 1884 in Sioux City, Iowa; founded on the time-tested principles of integrity, honor, open-mindedness, efficiency, good humor, respect, duty, and human connection. These principles served as guideposts that enabled SNB to…