Internal Audit Senior (Hybrid)

Byline Bank. • Chicago, IL

4d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Senior executes risk-based internal audits across Byline Bank’s business lines, including financial, operational, compliance, and technology functions. The role evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, providing independent assurance and advisory services to senior management and the Audit Committee. The Internal Audit Senior contributes throughout audit planning, fieldwork, issue identification, reporting, and follow-up, and helps improve the Internal Audit function by introducing AI and advanced analytics and mentoring junior auditors.

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and in-office work. Occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, and specific in-office days may vary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3–4+ years of experience in external audit or internal audit within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment methodologies.
• Risk and control assessment skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Professional skepticism and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder influence and credibility.
• Experience using internal audit management systems.
• Working knowledge of AI and advanced analytics.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CAMS, or CiSA certification.
• Experience with banking environments and knowledge of banking regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and document controls that mitigate identified risks.
• Perform risk-based internal control testing across financial, operational, compliance, and IT areas.
• Perform ICFR testing.
• Conduct data analysis, walkthroughs, and control testing, documenting results in accordance with IIA standards and internal methodology.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks, and validate root causes.
• Assist in developing annual audit plans based on risk assessments and regulatory priorities.
• Draft clear, concise audit findings and reports with actionable recommendations.
• Track and validate issue remediation and closure.
• Build strong relationships with business line management, risk, and compliance partners.
• Ensure audit work complies with IIA standards and internal policies.
• Introduce AI and advanced analytics into the audit lifecycle.
• Coach and review the work of junior auditors.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Potential discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

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