Staff Auditor

FIRST FIDELITY BANK•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At First Fidelity Bank, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic team members with a passion for service excellence. Our employees are critical to our overall success. We invest in our employees by providing excellent training and development, as well as advancement opportunities. We offer our employees a family environment, great benefits, competitive pay and paid time off for work/life balance. We are dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, and we encourage our employees to participate in charitable giving and volunteer opportunities. One of our Core Values is to provide a caring place to work where people truly enjoy coming to work each day. Colleagues of First Fidelity Bank take pride in working here, make lasting friendships and have fun! SUMMARY Plan, perform, and complete assigned risk‑based audits within established timelines and budgets. Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and regulatory compliance across the Bank’s business units. PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Bank’s policies and procedures, internal controls, and operational processes to effectively evaluate compliance and control effectiveness. Utilize the Bank’s core processing system and related software tools, including available query features and department-specific applications, to support audit planning, testing, and data analysis. Assist in planning assigned audits by coordinating schedules, gathering preliminary information, and meeting with department leaders to identify process changes, risks, or areas requiring updated audit procedures. Execute risk‑based audit procedures in accordance with Bank policies, internal audit guidelines, and applicable banking laws and regulations. Document all work performed in a clear, organized, and supportable manner. Apply analytical thinking and professional skepticism to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and potential non‑compliance. Communicate audit observations to management through exit meetings, ensuring issues and recommendations are clearly explained and understood. Prepare and submit well‑written draft audit reports and complete workpapers for review by the Internal Audit Manager, ensuring findings are accurate, concise, and supported by evidence. Review and evaluate management’s responses to audit findings to determine whether proposed corrective actions appropriately address the identified issues. Conduct follow‑up work on prior audit findings to confirm that agreed‑upon corrective actions have been implemented. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to high ethical standards. Collaborate effectively with team members and business units, demonstrating strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate reliability through regular and consistent attendance and timely completion of assigned audits within established budgets.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in banking or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience in auditing, accounting, compliance, BSA/AML, or fraud‑related functions is beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field is preferred.
Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
Shows proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Copilot, and learns new systems quickly as needed.
Possesses a solid understanding of internal controls, banking operations, and fundamental accounting principles.
Applies sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills when evaluating processes and identifying potential issues.
Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Works independently and collaboratively, managing time effectively to meet deadlines and support the audit schedule.
Must be able to work within a routine office environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) or active progress toward certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough understanding of the Bank’s policies and procedures, internal controls, and operational processes to effectively evaluate compliance and control effectiveness.
Utilize the Bank’s core processing system and related software tools, including available query features and department-specific applications, to support audit planning, testing, and data analysis.
Assist in planning assigned audits by coordinating schedules, gathering preliminary information, and meeting with department leaders to identify process changes, risks, or areas requiring updated audit procedures.
Execute risk‑based audit procedures in accordance with Bank policies, internal audit guidelines, and applicable banking laws and regulations.
Document all work performed in a clear, organized, and supportable manner.
Apply analytical thinking and professional skepticism to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and potential non‑compliance.
Communicate audit observations to management through exit meetings, ensuring issues and recommendations are clearly explained and understood.
Prepare and submit well‑written draft audit reports and complete workpapers for review by the Internal Audit Manager, ensuring findings are accurate, concise, and supported by evidence.
Review and evaluate management’s responses to audit findings to determine whether proposed corrective actions appropriately address the identified issues.
Conduct follow‑up work on prior audit findings to confirm that agreed‑upon corrective actions have been implemented.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to high ethical standards.
Collaborate effectively with team members and business units, demonstrating strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate reliability through regular and consistent attendance and timely completion of assigned audits within established budgets.