Audit Services - Staff Internal Auditor I

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team•Sacramento, CA

1d•$64,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an emerging audit professional who demonstrates curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and apply audit principles, risk concepts, and internal control fundamentals. The individual will work collaboratively with audit team members, management, and business partners, communicating professionally while developing analytical and critical thinking skills. They will take ownership of assigned work, seek guidance when appropriate, contribute effectively in a team environment, and continuously build their knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and audit methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Audit, Information Technology or a related field from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required
1+ years of internal audit, external audit or related risk experience required
1+ years Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, preparing reports, and communicating results to management is required required

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, credit unions, or other financial services is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with risk-based internal audits including branch audits and compliance reviews in assigned area and prepare draft audit program to ensure appropriate audit coverage of critical activities, under supervision.
Assist in documenting business processes, performing walkthroughs, analyzing data, evaluating control design and effectiveness, and identifying trends, exceptions, root causes, and opportunities to strengthen controls and protect members.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls using accepted risk management and internal control techniques.
Design and execute test procedures, analyze results, maintain sufficient supporting documentation, and form clear, evidence-based conclusions.
Prepare timely, accurate, and complete workpapers, observations, recommendations, and draft reports in accordance with department procedures and quality expectations under supervision.
Communicate review status, control observations, and recommendations to management; collaborate on practical mitigation strategies and escalate significant or sensitive matters as appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations, industry guidance, and internal control practices, including requirements related to protection of member data and consumer financial protection.
Perform and coordinate follow-up procedures to determine whether management actions appropriately address identified risks.