Lead Auditor

Hanmi Bank•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Lead Auditor helps the Internal Audit Department achieve its annual Audit Plan. The role independently plans audit engagements, assesses risks and controls, develops and executes risk-based tests, documents results, performs fieldwork, and prepares audit reports for presentation. The Lead Auditor identifies control weaknesses and communicates findings objectively and effectively to management, while completing audits within approved timelines and budgets. The Lead Auditor directs, trains, and provides constructive feedback to other auditors, and assists Internal Audit management with administrative work, audit methodology, and development of the annual audit and strategic plans. The position requires sound knowledge of banking, including lending, deposits, and regulatory compliance. Compliance, lending, and operational auditing experience is preferred. The role may handle multiple audits simultaneously and requires travel within Southern and Northern California and nationally for audit assignments. The position ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations. The Lead Auditor maintains professional relationships with audit clients, public accountants, regulators, and Company management, and supports a respectful, diverse, and safe workplace. The stated salary range is $125,400–$177,200 per year. Salary depends on the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and abilities. Eligible candidates may receive bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s discretion. The Company describes a comprehensive benefits package that varies by position; all employees are offered paid sick time off, and depending on the position, benefits may include vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, other voluntary benefits, and optional retirement accounts. The application window is expected to close January 18, 2027.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related experience in internal auditing at the Company or a financial institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth audit background and supervisory skills.
Knowledge of banking operations and regulations, financial services, and compliance regulations.
Experience with SOX 404 testing and internal control evaluation.
Ability to work without supervision and handle complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
Strong project management, organizational, time-management, and delegation skills; ability to lead and train employees and manage multiple audits.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and documentation skills; ability to communicate complex concepts concisely and interact confidently and diplomatically with all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Intermediate computer, personal computer, word-processing, and spreadsheet skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Intermediate typing skills sufficient to meet the production needs of the position.
Intermediate math skills, including calculating interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balancing accounts; performing arithmetic; identifying routine mathematical errors; and interpreting or drafting bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, instruct and train others, write reports and procedures, and communicate clearly with clients and staff.
Ability to travel for audit assignments within the specified regions.
Adherence to applicable banking laws and regulations, including Regulation Z, Regulation B, HMDA, RESPA, FCRA, BSA in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, AML and Customer Information Program requirements, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and CRA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, FRM, or CFE, or an advanced degree.
Knowledge of Company bank operations and regulations.
Experience auditing credit portfolios, including mortgage and commercial portfolios.
Experience in compliance, lending, and operational auditing.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate the Company’s internal auditing activities.
Independently plan audit engagements, perform and document process walkthroughs, assess risks, and develop and execute risk-based audits, including complex or previously unaudited areas.
Identify control weaknesses and communicate audit findings effectively and objectively to management.
Draft audit reports describing key risks and issues and recommending actions that address root causes.
Complete audits and related activities with quality and within approved schedules and budgets; perform issue follow-up and validation.
Direct, train, supervise, mentor, and provide timely constructive feedback to less experienced auditors; assist with staff evaluation and team development.
Ensure audit activities comply with Internal Audit Department and workpaper standards.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC, applicable laws and regulations, and Company policies.
Assist Internal Audit management with assigned administrative tasks and provide input into audit methodology and the strategic plan.
Provide input into development of the annual audit plan.
Maintain professional relationships with audit clients, Company managers and staff, public accountants, and federal and state regulators.
Lead effective meetings with department management and build independent relationships with bank management.
Keep Audit Management informed of audit status, potential delays or challenges, budget and timeline concerns, and issues arising during fieldwork.
Process, solve, and answer complex transactions, problems, or inquiries; interact with regulators and auditors.
Travel within Southern and Northern California and national regions for audit assignments.
Follow EEO, workplace safety, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and other Company policies; report potentially unsafe conditions.
Perform position-specific duties and other assigned functions.