IT Audit Leadership Participant

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level role within the Audit Division, designed to provide exposure to various banking disciplines over a 24-month period. The participant will rotate through areas such as Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Advisors, Information Technology, and Finance & Accounting. The role involves working as part of a team on larger projects and independently on smaller ones, while adhering to the bank's risk management policies and procedures. The primary focus is on ensuring a positive customer experience and managing risks effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, and Data Analytics majors/minors preferred.
• Strong candidates should have relevant internship and/or co-op program experience.
• Must be a Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 graduate.
• Proficient with MS-Windows and other related PC applications.
• Possess the desire and ability to learn mainframe and distributed applications as well as automated data analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to work within teams and independently to manage and execute multiple tasks/projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be goal and results oriented, able to demonstrate sound judgment and apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate has education or knowledge in one or more of the following: Unix, Mainframe, Client Server, Information Security, other operating system technologies; database technologies; web/internet middleware; application development; data analysis networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of audit fieldwork in compliance with audit division methodology and within defined timeframes 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 the 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
• 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