Senior Auditor-Liquidity Risk Management

This is a hybrid role (if located in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC or Morristown, NJ) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Senior Auditor position is responsible for evaluating documenting and testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and executing audit tasks under Manager guidance, continuing to strengthen internal audit and technical skills. Documents and evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and conformance with internal audit standards and methodologies. In this role, auditors will perform a variety of audit tasks as assigned in multiple phases of the audit lifecycle.

• Audit Execution - Work and contribute on an audit team by completing assigned audit activities while applying Internal Audit's methodologies, procedures and systems. Participate in walk-throughs with audit clients and document how controls and processes operate using process narratives or flow charts. Identify audit exceptions and issues, and present findings to Auditor-in-Charge or manager. Develop project management skills by planning, prioritizing and organizing work effectively to meet assigned deadlines and due dates. Manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities in assigned assurance work while performing all work accurately and with high quality.
• Governance, Risk, and Controls - Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls ensuring they are working properly and as designed by 1) evaluating key risks and controls, 2) identifying and documenting deficiencies and root causes. Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers in accordance with IA's standards and methodologies. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Builds Productive Relationship - Establish, foster and cultivate collaborative working relationships with peers and audit leadership. Collaborate openly and often with peers to share and gain knowledge. Begin addressing conflict courageously and quickly.
• Judgement and Decision Making - Apply critical thinking to assess whether controls are designed and operating effectively. Begin exercising sound judgement when identifying issues or inconsistencies. Strengthen effective challenge skills through questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo.
• Leadership - Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by proactively engaging in training to develop internal audit or technical knowledge and seeking and applying feedback from others. Working towards a professional certification.
• Technology & Innovation - Uses innovative tools and methodologies to work more efficiently and effectively (e.g. Data Analytics, full population testing, etc.).

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance

Preferred Area of Study: Business, Finance, Accounting or other directly related field.

License or Certification Type: Possess or in process of obtaining designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Liquidity Risk Management (LRM) / Asset Liability Management (ALM)
• Audit experience in financial services
• Knowledge of major regulatory areas of focus, including banking, systems, regulations, and audit procedures
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act

If hired in New Jersey the base pay for this position is generally between $77,850 and, $139,940. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.