Auditor

SECU; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SECU is seeking an Internal Audit professional to support risk-based assurance activities across financial, operational and compliance domains. The role emphasizes interpreting audit results, identifying control weaknesses, and delivering value-added recommendations.

Responsibilities include developing audit programs, guiding junior staff, and applying IAS methodology with data analytics to test controls and ensure regulatory compliance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong governance and risk management knowledge for financial institutions.
• Familiar with audit principles, risk assessment and documentation.
• Excellent organization, analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and English fluency.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create risk-based audit programs across business processes and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare for and lead client interviews to document risks and controls.
• Design and execute testing strategies with data analytics, assessing control design and effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior audit team members; communicate findings and remediation plans.

Skills

Governance & risk

Internal controls

Audit principles

Risk assessment

Audit documentation

Decision making

Organization

Project management

Communication

Independent & team work

Analytical ability

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Integrity & objectivity

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!

Position Overview

To assist in the development, completion and documentation of risk-based internal audit assurance activities including financial, operational and compliance audit programs while staying abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies and practices in the audit profession, financial services industry and regulatory environment. Auditors will be responsible to accurately interpret the results of audit work performed, determine internal control weaknesses, and make value-added recommendations.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Collaborate with team members, leadership, and stakeholders to assist in the creation of written audit programs including the identification of risks and controls relevant to business processes, member service delivery, and relevant regulatory requirements, the creation of work papers, the implementation of testing strategies, and the identification of control weaknesses and governance gaps in processes or systems.
• 20% - Communicate effectively with auditees, audit team members, and leadership. Prepare for and lead effective client interviews to understand, document, and evaluate business processes, risks and controls as outlined in IAS methodology. Effectively coordinate and lead assembled audit team members through discussions and/or meetings to ensure a firm understanding of the review and findings as the audit progresses. Present and effectively communicate identified audit issues and coordinate and review remediation efforts outlined by Management.
• 40% - Assist with and independently execute audit programs including design and execution of testing strategies with the incorporation of data analytics, analyzing process documentation and evaluating the design effectiveness and efficiency of controls as related to SECU policies, standards and quality of operations, and regulatory compliance, and implementing testing strategies in accordance with IAS methodology. This includes participation in continuous auditing activities.
• 20% - Demonstrate leadership and commitment to continuous improvement through independency, minimal necessary oversight, training and guidance of junior audit team members, deepening individual knowledge of the organization, operations, policies, procedures, laws and regulations applicable to SECU, and overall knowledge of auditing principles.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Relevant Experience

2+ years

Required Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls and applicable laws and regulations related to financial institutions
• Thorough knowledge of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment and audit documentation
• Good decision-making skills
• Must have excellent organization skills and analytical ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and due dates simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information in a succinct and concise way to all levels of management
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Good aptitude for learning analytical, audit and facilitation skills
• Ability to grasp the underlying concepts in complex information
• Ability to identify root causes to problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead others
• Highest level of integrity and objectivity to preserve the independence of all audit functions
• Must be able to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers whether working onsite or in a remote setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications
• Must be able to speak English fluently
• Ability to travel when required

Special Position Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Telephone for prolonged periods
• Computer for prolonged periods
• Travel as required

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.