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WaFd Bank · 1 month ago

Sr Internal Auditor - IT

US-WA-Seattle

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

WaFd Bank is a financial institution seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for IT Audit. The role is responsible for conducting audits of internal controls and bank operations, performing testing related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and supervising the work performed by Staff Auditors.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain a good working knowledge of professional auditing standards, bank regulatory requirements, IT/Cybersecurity developments, and department operating procedures

Review regulatory and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process. In addition, assess the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting

Participate in the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls

Work independently to complete audits of moderate complexity as well as assigned areas in other audits, and consistently achieve audit department objectives relating to timeliness, quality, adherence to budget, and individual productivity

Assists in planning of audits

Review and assess bank operations to evaluate the sufficiency of internal controls, extent of compliance with policy and regulations, as well as identify areas for improvement

Produce high quality work papers that support audit conclusions and comply with department standards

Timely communicate to audit management status of work assigned and any issues impacting timelines, budget, or audit scope

Effectively communicate audit results to management both verbally and in writing

Work collaboratively with Internal Audit management and our various lines of business to deliver value-added recommendations for the remediation of issues identified

Maintain a positive relationship with external auditors and regulatory examiners

Communicate (verbally and in writing) with all levels of the Bank to successfully accomplish audit objectives while portraying knowledge and confidence

Follows the Bank’s Information Security policies, ensuring that the processing and handling of client and confidential bank information is done in a secure manner and environment

Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality

Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required

Adhere to and ensure staff adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations. To that end, ensure timely and accurate preparation of Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports and other recordkeeping requirements

Complete special projects as assigned

Qualification

CISAIT audit experienceSarbanes-Oxley complianceCybersecurity knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, or business administration

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, software/application development and cybersecurity concepts

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, at all levels within the company

Ability to work on multiple, concurrent projects, as part of a team or independently, and research, understand, and evaluate Bank operations, rules, and regulations

Possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work assignments in a timely manner

Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and reflect an appropriate level of judgment, maturity, and confidentiality

Successfully interact with all levels of Bank personnel in a positive, constructive manner

Two to five years of experience in IT audit, internal auditing, public accounting, or regulatory compliance, with a heavy emphasis on financial services

Preferred

Certification as a CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, CAMS, or CRCM or equivalent preferred. (Certification in process will be considered. Internal policy requires certification for promotion to Senior Manager.)

Benefits

Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays

Health insurance

Stock options

Bonus programs

Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*

Paid Parental Leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

Company

WaFd Bank

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WaFd Bank provides banking and financial services.

Founded in 1917

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.wafdbank.com

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