Lead Auditor

Hanmi Bank • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $125,400 - $177,200

About The Position

The Lead Auditor helps the Internal Audit Department achieve its annual Audit Plan by independently planning and conducting audit engagements, assessing risks and controls, developing and executing audit tests, documenting results, completing fieldwork, and preparing reports for presentation. The role identifies control weaknesses and communicates findings objectively to management. It requires strong project management, communication, and organizational skills to complete audits within approved timelines and budgets, keep Audit Management apprised of progress and challenges, and manage multiple audits as needed.

The Lead Auditor may direct, supervise, train, and provide constructive feedback to other auditors. The role also supports Internal Audit management with administrative tasks and contributes to the annual audit plan, audit methodology, and strategic plan. A sound understanding of banking—including lending, deposits, and regulatory compliance—is expected. The position involves travel within Southern and Northern California and nationally for audit assignments.

The position ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including Regulation Z, Regulation B, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program requirements, the Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act. It also addresses compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC requirements, and other applicable rules and regulations.

The stated salary range is $125,400–$177,200 per year. Candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s discretion. Employees are offered paid sick time. Depending on the position offered, benefits may include vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, other voluntary benefits, and optional retirement accounts. The application window is expected to close January 18, 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, and 10 or more years of related experience in Company or financial-institution internal auditing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth audit background and supervisory skills; education or training should be applicable to the financial industry.
• Knowledge of Company bank operations and regulations.
• Experience with SOX 404 testing and internal control evaluation.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to lead, train, organize, and delegate.
• Intermediate computer, terminal, and personal computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet software; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate typing skills.
• Intermediate math skills, including calculating interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balancing accounts; performing arithmetic; identifying routine math errors; and computing and interpreting rates, ratios, percentages, and bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts concisely, write reports and procedures, communicate clearly, and instruct and train others.
• Ability to address complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with all organizational levels and communicate professionally with management and audit clients.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage audit projects and multiple assignments while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Ability to travel for audit assignments.
• Ability to comply with applicable Company policies, laws, regulations, and occupational safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience auditing credit portfolios, including mortgage and commercial portfolios.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, FRM, or CFE, or an advanced degree.
• Experience in compliance, lending, and operational auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the Company’s internal auditing activities.
• Independently plan audits, conduct and document process walkthroughs, assess risks, and develop and execute risk-based audit tests for assigned complex projects.
• Evaluate the control environment and achieve defined audit objectives, including in areas that have not previously been audited.
• Train and supervise less experienced auditors, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their professional development.
• Draft audit reports that describe key risks and issues and recommend actions addressing root causes.
• Ensure audits and related activities are completed with quality, within schedules and budgets, and include issue follow-up and validation.
• Ensure audit activities comply with Internal Audit Department and audit workpaper standards.
• Assist with supervising, directing, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff and developing teamwork.
• Assist Internal Audit management with administrative tasks and contribute to audit methodology and the strategic plan.
• Provide strategic input into development of the annual audit plan.
• Maintain professional relationships with audit clients, public accountants, and state and federal regulatory representatives.
• Lead meetings with department management and develop independent relationships with bank management.
• Travel within Southern and Northern California and nationally for audit assignments.
• Process, solve, and respond to complex transactions, problems, or inquiries.
• Interact with regulators and auditors.
• Follow Company policies and procedures and applicable safety and occupational health requirements.
• Perform position-specific duties and other assigned functions.

Benefits

• Paid sick time off.
• Depending on the position offered, vacation leave and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position offered, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Depending on the position offered, various other voluntary benefits.
• Depending on the position offered, optional retirement accounts.
• Candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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