Senior Auditor

Midwest BankCentre • St. Louis, MO

25d

About The Position

The Senior Auditor plays a critical role in providing independent, risk-based assurance over the Bank’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on internal audit and compliance engagements across financial reporting, operations, regulatory compliance, and select technological- enabled processes.

The ideal candidate brings sufficient experience and professional judgment to independently manage audit engagements from planning through reporting, while delivering practical, well-reasoned recommendations that strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support the Bank’s continued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, regulatory examination, or a related risk or compliance function within the financial services industry
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, execute, and report on audit engagements
• Strong understanding of banking operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory expectations
• Working knowledge of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework and IIA Standards
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex processes and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders
• Ability to influence outcomes through sound judgment and evidence-based conclusions without direct authority

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CIA or CPA are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Execution
• Independently plan and execute internal audit and compliance engagements, including defining scope, objectives, risks, and audit programs
• Execute audit procedures across financial, operational, and compliance areas, including walkthroughs, testing, and substantive analysis
• Apply professional judgment to assess risk severity, root causes, and potential impact
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory
• Lead audit planning and status meetings with business and process owners
• Clearly communicate audit scope, timing, observations, and conclusions to management
• Provide balanced, practical recommendations that improve controls while considering operational realities
• Build productive working relationships while maintaining audit independence
• Reporting, Issue Management, and Follow-Up
• Prepare clear, concise, and well‑supported audit reports suitable for management and governance audiences
• Present audit results and key themes in a manner that supports informed decision‑making
• Track audit issues, validate remediation efforts, and perform follow‑up testing as appropriate
• Escalate unresolved, systemic, or high-risk issues in accordance with audit methodology
• Audit Methodology and Continuous Improvement
• Document audit work in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and IIA Standards
• Contribute to enhancements of audit processes, tools, and documentation standards
• Support risk‑based audit planning and execution of the annual audit plan
• Assist with special projects, investigations, or regulatory‑related reviews as needed
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity
• Other Duties

Benefits

• Community Focus: Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees