Fiduciary

MMC Group•Abilene, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Staff or Senior Auditor I with strong banking, trust, and fiduciary audit experience to support internal audit functions across a complex financial institution environment. This role is responsible for executing audits across banking operations, finance, credit, trust services, and asset management functions to ensure internal controls are effective, regulatory standards are met, and operational risks are properly managed. The ideal candidate will bring experience within regulated financial institutions and a strong understanding of trust, fiduciary services, banking products, and operational audit practices. This position requires a strategic thinker who can assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Equivalent financial institution experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related financial services role required
Experience within a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four public accounting firm required
Prior audit experience supporting: Banking Operations, Credit and Lending, Banking Products, Finance, Trust and Fiduciary Services, Asset Management
Strong understanding of financial institution regulatory environments and compliance requirements
Experience evaluating internal controls and identifying operational and regulatory risk exposures
Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong report writing and audit documentation abilities
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain objective and unbiased in a diverse work environment
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
High level of professionalism and confidentiality handling sensitive financial information
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within audit functions

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification preferred
Prior Trust and Fiduciary audit experience strongly preferred
Experience with outsourced or co-sourced audit review processes
Exposure to data analytics and continuous improvement within audit functions

Responsibilities

Execute internal audits across finance, credit, banking operations, banking products, human resources, and trust and asset management functions
Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal audit program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
Assist in the planning and execution of the Internal Audit Program in alignment with internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal and state regulations
Assess risks and internal control environments to determine adequacy and operational effectiveness
Perform testing of internal controls to identify regulatory violations, policy deviations, and operational risks
Support audits related to trust and fiduciary services, ensuring compliance with trust administration and asset management standards
Serve as liaison between the bank and external auditors, regulators, and third-party reviewers
Coordinate audit schedules, information gathering, and regulatory examination preparation
Review the quality and completeness of outsourced and co-sourced audit engagements, including workpaper assessments
Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports including findings, audit opinions, and recommendations
Analyze audit findings and recommend practical, risk-based solutions to improve controls and operations
Monitor remediation progress and validate resolution of audit findings prior to closure
Participate in key business initiatives and proactively provide audit guidance to leadership and operational teams
Support integrated audit approaches and data analytics where applicable
Perform semi-annual risk assessments of assigned auditable entities to evaluate emerging and existing risks
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical business practices
Support audit team deliverables to ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
Foster strong working relationships across business units and with Internal Audit leadership