Senior Auditor

Overview

Washington Trust Bank is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for performing and, when assigned, leading risk-based audits across the Bank and Holding Company, providing independent assurance over internal controls, regulatory compliance, financial reporting processes, operational effectiveness, and management’s adherence to established policies and procedures.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced auditor who wants exposure to a broad range of banking activities, meaningful interaction with management, and the ability to contribute to a maturing and evolving Internal Audit function. The Senior Auditor will perform audit procedures independently or as part of a team and may serve as auditor-in-charge on assigned audits. Responsibilities include evaluating risk and control design, performing testing, developing clear audit findings, and communicating practical recommendations that strengthen the Bank’s control environment.

The ideal candidate is not just a workpaper preparer. We are looking for someone who can think critically, write clearly, take ownership of assigned audit work, communicate effectively with business partners, and apply sound professional judgment in a regulated banking environment.

• Perform and, when assigned, lead risk-based audits of banking operations, financial processes, regulatory compliance areas, internal controls, and other assigned audits and projects.
• Execute audit work independently or as part of an audit team, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, documentation, issue development, and reporting.
• Serve as auditor-in-charge on assigned audits and projects, including coordinating audit and project activities, monitoring progress, reviewing assigned work papers, and keeping Internal Audit leadership informed of audit and project status.
• Gather and analyze information through process walkthroughs, data review, interviews, testing, and evaluation of policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
• Design or assist in designing audit programs and testing strategies that align with audit objectives, identified risks, and applicable professional standards.
• Prepare clear, well-supported work papers, process narratives, risk assessments, testing documentation, audit findings, and report content.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.
• Communicate audit results, findings, and recommendations to department and division management in a clear, factual, and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with management while maintaining independence, objectivity, and appropriate professional skepticism.
• Supervise, coach, or review the work of audit staff on assigned engagements, when applicable.
• Monitor assigned audit work for quality, timeliness, and completeness, and escalat risks, delays, or judgmental matters as appropriate.
• Assist with preparation of the annual audit plan, ongoing risk monitoring, audit program development, and continuous improvement of audit practices.
• Support external auditors, regulators, and other examiners during examinations or audit-related requests, as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of banking, internal audit standards, regulatory expectations, risk management practices, and industry developments.
• Pursue and maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing professional education.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience performing internal audits, operational audits, financial audits, compliance audits, regulatory reviews, or similar risk/control work.
• Banking, financial services, public accounting, regulatory examination, or risk management experience preferred.
• Professional certification preferred, such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, CFSA, CBA, CRP, CISA, or similar.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodology, risk assessment, audit standards, GAAP, and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Ability to perform audit work independently while…