Internal Audit Analyst — Data-Driven Risk & Controls

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

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.