Staff Auditor - Wealth

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve.

We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Staff Auditor for the Wealth Division will conduct or assist in audits in accordance with accepted audit standards, including audits that are more extensive/complex, which cover the Wealth Management products and services, including personal and corporate trust, investment advisory, global capital markets, securities operations, and related fiduciary regulations. This position is responsible for ensuring that established financial, operational and compliance practices, and the related controls, are designed and operating effectively.

The Internal Audit function is an independent function, responsible for examining and evaluating business activities and related risk for the purpose of ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding company assets, and improving its systems of financial and operational controls.

• Conducts or assists in performing examinations of assigned organizational and functional activities within budgeted time frames and in accordance with departmental standards as stated in the Audit Manual.
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, work papers, finding, and associated reports that reflect the audit results.
• Reports or assists in reporting audit findings to Management by means of both oral communication and formal written reports.
• Appraises or assists in appraising the adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and the external auditors.
• Keeps abreast of Company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Effectively manages time to achieve annual goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and at least 2-3 years of experience directly related to the job responsibilities.
• Preferably, maintains a Professional Certification, such as CIA; CPA; CIFRS®; CCTP®; CBA; CFSA.
• Basic understanding of internal control concepts regarding the financial, operational and data processing areas of a financial institution.
• General understanding of operational and accounting control procedures, methods and philosophies in a banking environment.
• Basic knowledge of federal banking laws and regulations, including Wealth Management regulations (Regulation 9; Investment Advisors Act; Trust Indenture Act; uniform fiduciary laws).
• Basic knowledge of auditing standards, procedures and related techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Display a strong level of integrity, ethics, analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate data to make informed decisions.
• Proficient in all MS Office products.
• Ability or experience with the use of automated work papers.
• Understanding of the COSO framework, as well as an understanding of public companies reporting requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources to achieve objectives within the required period.
• Ability to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences.

Salary Range: $53,744.00 - $88,290.50

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job‑related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific…