About the role

  • Operational Auditor supporting execution of annual audit plan and assessing controls at Western Alliance Bank.

Responsibilities

  • assist in assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls within various audits
  • prepare for and attend process walkthrough meetings
  • document process narratives
  • test controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations
  • report to an Associate Audit Director
  • work with audit leaders across the department
  • participate in audits in finance, banking operations, credit administration, risk management and compliance disciplines
  • support the Audit Director, Associate Audit Director and Audit Project Manager with audits across the organization
  • complete multiple audit assignments and/or projects
  • understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments
  • create audit documentation for process narratives and test evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance
  • respond to review notes generated by Audit Project Manager and Associate Audit Director
  • provide conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology
  • perform additional testing as determined to be necessary
  • assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology
  • provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors
  • comply with department annual training requirements
  • proactively draft and discuss performance goals with Associate Audit Director
  • attend and participate in team, peer and one-on-one meetings

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required
  • Entry level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
  • Entry level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
  • Entry level time management and organizational skills
  • Entry level public speaking
  • Entry level speaking and writing communications skills
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist preferred
  • Credit Risk Certification (RMA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA); preferred
  • Occasional travel required.

Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • an ownership stake in the company
  • medical and dental insurance
  • time off
  • a great 401k matching program
  • tuition assistance program
  • an employee volunteer program
  • a wellness program

Job title

Operational Auditor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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