Hybrid Internal Auditor I: Risk & Controls Analyst

Golden-1-Credit-Union; Manlove (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA seeks a Staff Internal Auditor I to support risk-based audits under supervision. This position is hybrid and reports to the Manager - Audit Services, contributing to fraud risk mitigation, control testing, and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of audit experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of internal controls, regulatory expectations, and data protection.

Qualifications

• 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 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
• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Controls assessment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, audit, IT or related field

Job description

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA seeks a Staff Internal Auditor I to support risk-based audits under supervision. This position is hybrid and reports to the Manager - Audit Services, contributing to fraud risk mitigation, control testing, and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of audit experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of internal controls, regulatory expectations, and data protection.