Senior Auditor

Hilltop Holdings•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hilltop Holdings is seeking a Senior Auditor with a banking focus to organize, plan, and conduct financial and operational internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley testing. The role develops and executes comprehensive audit programs addressing operational and financial risks across corporate activities, primarily those relating to PlainsCapital Bank. It also prepares annual risk assessments, evaluates internal controls and administrative functions for efficiency and effectiveness, reviews applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures, and assesses compliance in assigned audit areas. The Senior Auditor performs audit engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting, gathers and analyzes evidence, communicates findings and management action plans, and monitors remediation. The role may also support external auditors and regulators and evaluate controls and compliance in specialized areas including BSA/AML, Wealth Management/Trust, and NACHA. The position is based at the downtown Dallas work location on a hybrid schedule and may require up to 10% local travel.

Requirements

Ability to commute to the downtown Dallas work location at Republic Center, 325 N. St. Paul St., without relocation assistance.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of previous experience in public accounting or internal audit.
Willingness to meet department certification requirements and maintain certifications.
Commitment to continuing professional education to maintain certifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and ability to adapt to specialized risk management and other programs used by HTH Internal Audit.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Financial services industry experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); other certifications will be evaluated for applicability to anticipated job duties.
Banking or financial services industry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of assigned audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, in accordance with the HTH Internal Audit Manual.
Obtain and analyze audit evidence to form an informed, objective, and independent opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control and compliance system under review.
Discuss draft issue observations with key stakeholders and evaluate management action plans before finalizing audit reports.
Prepare, communicate, and distribute audit reports to management and senior executives.
Monitor and review issue validation testing to ensure timely management follow-up on findings.
Work with and assist external auditors or regulators as requested to expedite exams and audits.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and compliance efforts in specialized environments, including BSA/AML, Wealth Management/Trust, and NACHA.
Review compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Actively seek and maintain professional certifications, meet department certification requirements, and pursue continuing professional education.
Perform other duties as required.