Financial Audit Leadership Participant

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumes a basic role in the Audit Division, rotating through various disciplines such as Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Advisors, Information Technology, and Finance & Accounting over a 24-month period. The role involves taking on job responsibilities as assigned by the Audit Senior Leader, working both independently on smaller projects and as a team member on larger initiatives. The position is responsible and accountable for risk management through open communication, adherence to policies, and ensuring actions drive a positive customer experience. This involves identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks within the Bank's risk appetite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Accounting, Economics or Finance degrees preferred.
• Relevant internship and/or co-op experience.
• Must be a fall 2026 or spring 2027 graduate.
• Demonstrates entry-level use and basic familiarity with software applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, internal general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems.
• Shows aptitude to learn additional software applications as required by ALP Assignment.
• Possesses professional customer service skills.
• Able to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers.
• Able to solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
• Capable of managing own time to meet set deadlines.
• Capable of completing work with direction, guidance and instructions from others.
• Demonstrates abilities to perform and communicate.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of audit fieldwork in compliance with audit division methodology and within defined time frames to support department metrics.
• Work with the audit senior to document and evaluate processes for determining the adequacy of internal controls.
• Validate and execute test strategies to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulations, incorporating appropriate tools, techniques, and technology.
• Accumulate evidence to support audit conclusions through quality documentation and audit work papers.
• Assist with the development of findings and recommendations for inclusion in the audit report.
• Assist and support the audit team in the identification and continuous monitoring of risks and other potential exposures to the Bancorp.
• Attend all leadership program trainings/events offered bank-wide or within the audit division.
• Participate in audit and regulatory issue follow-up processes.
• Complete quality control reviews and perform additional audit assignments as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level