Senior Auditor

Midwest Bank Centre•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

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
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
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
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