Risk Advisory Internal Audit Associate (Financial/Operations)

Cherry Bekaert • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Cherry Bekaert's expanding Risk Advisory Services practice helps financial institutions navigate regulatory complexity, operational risk, and business transformation. The Risk Advisory Internal Audit Associate (Financial/Operations) executes internal audit and risk advisory engagements for financial institution clients, assessing internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, and compliance. The role offers exposure to a broad range of banking operations, opportunities to build client relationships, and collaboration with experienced professionals. Client-site travel may be required and is not expected to exceed 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Progress toward or completion of a relevant professional certification, including CIA, CFSA, CBA, CPA, or CFE.
• One or more years of experience in professional services, internal audit, banking, or credit union environments.
• Knowledge of federal and state banking regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business technologies.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed; travel is not expected to exceed 25%.
• Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; work sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team to execute internal audit and risk advisory engagements for financial institution clients.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and regulatory functions.
• Perform risk assessments and reviews to identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, and compliance.
• Monitor engagement progress to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering valuable insights and exceptional service.
• Support audits and advisory projects covering lending; deposits; asset liability management, interest rate risk, and liquidity; investments and borrowings; allowance for credit losses; accounting and financial reporting; trust operations; regulatory compliance; and FDICIA and SOX.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Other programs intended to support personal and work life and provide financial protection.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing.
• Career growth and continuous professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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