Senior Auditor

Columbia Bank•Boise, ID

7d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Auditor scopes and executes a range of assurance activities to assess risks and controls over assigned processes. Working in agile, matrixed teams, the role helps prioritize assurance work and strategic initiatives, monitors designated risk areas and data trends, challenges audit work products to maintain quality, and champions process and technology improvements. The Senior Auditor plans and delivers risk-based assurance projects that meet quality, schedule, budget, professional, and regulatory expectations. The role develops supported audit conclusions and practical recommendations; provides guidance on audit methods and procedures; and assists with project escalation and task prioritization. It also monitors assigned processes’ risk profiles, documents risk assessments, and recommends updates to the multi-year audit plan. The position maintains communication with audit clients and Internal Audit Management, builds relationships with business leaders and risk and compliance partners, and represents Internal Audit on committees. It presents audit and project results to Internal Audit Leadership, Executive Management, and External Auditors, and supports regulatory requests. The role also contributes to Internal Audit strategy, complies with bank policies and regulations, stays current on industry and regulatory changes, and may coach, mentor, or train others. The position may perform other duties as assigned and may require occasional travel. This evergreen posting is intended to build a pipeline of talent for potential opportunities in Phoenix, Arizona; Hillsboro, Oregon; Denver, Colorado; and Boise, Idaho. The stated pay range is $80,000–$120,000. Selected-candidate pay depends on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in internal or external auditing, risk management, compliance, or a related role, or a combination of business/operational and auditing/risk management experience.
Proficient auditing or operational expertise in one or more listed areas: Compliance, Legal, Banking Regulatory, Information Technology, Information Security, Data Analytics, Digital Banking, Enterprise Risk Management, Credit risk, Market risk, Operational risk, Model risk, Liquidity risk, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
Proficient knowledge and skills in auditing, compliance, or risk management approaches, tools, and techniques.
Strong project management skills, including ability to plan and organize, lead teams, shift priorities, and manage complex projects.
Effective professional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and ability and willingness to develop relationships with coworkers and audit clients.
Commitment to continuous learning and ability to work collaboratively using remote collaboration tools and share ideas.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, strong moral compass, and continuous-improvement mindset.
Comply with applicable bank regulations, policies, procedures, and required annual or job-specific training.
Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Broad, general knowledge of the banking and financial services industry and operations.
Exposure to agile methodologies.
Previous bank internal auditing or external auditing experience.
Knowledge of banking and financial services regulatory requirements, such as FDIC, FRB, CFPB, and FINRA.
Experience with data analytics and visualization, automation, and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI).

Responsibilities

Scope and execute assurance activities to assess risks and controls over assigned processes.
Plan, scope, and execute risk-based assurance projects within quality, schedule, budget, professional, and regulatory expectations.
Develop well-supported audit conclusions and practical recommendations for areas requiring attention or corrective action.
Provide guidance on audit methods and procedures, serve as a point of escalation, and assist with task prioritization.
Monitor assigned processes’ risk profiles and data trends, document results in risk assessments, and recommend changes to the multi-year audit plan.
Communicate progress, challenges, and issues to audit clients and Internal Audit Management.
Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients, business unit leadership, risk and compliance partners, vendors, and Internal Audit colleagues.
Represent Internal Audit on project, risk, and management committees.
Present audit and special-project results to Internal Audit Leadership, Executive Management, and External Auditors, and support responses to regulatory requests.
Participate in working groups supporting Internal Audit strategy and priorities.
Comply with bank regulations, policies, procedures, and required training; maintain working knowledge of applicable banking policies and regulations and stay current on industry and regulatory changes.
Coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert when asked.
Demonstrate and foster Columbia’s corporate culture, take personal initiative, and serve as a positive example.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions.
Employee assistance program.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Mental health resources.
Identity theft protection.
Legal support.
Auto and home insurance.
Pet insurance.
Access to an online discount marketplace.
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
Potential eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation.