Internal Audit Associate

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking an Internal Audit Associate in New York, NY to support internal audit, risk management, and business controls within financial services. Ideal candidates will possess 2–5 years of hands-on internal audit experience and strong analytical skills.

This role involves executing internal audits, participating in risk assessments, documenting processes, and collaborating on compliance initiatives. A Bachelor's degree, CPA or CIA certification, and advanced Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of internal audit experience within a financial services organization.
• Experience in mortgage, real estate, banking, asset management familiar with SOX compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk‑based internal audits and evaluations of business processes.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and assist with the audit plan.
• Support SOX testing and internal control effectiveness monitoring.
• Prepare documentation, communicate findings, and recommend actions.
• Contribute to continuous data analytics and automation enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Technical Skills (Excel, AI tools)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

CPA, CIA, or progress toward certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Overview – Internal Audit Associate

Compensation: $90,000 – $125,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Internal Audit Associate in New York, NY for our client, supporting internal audit, risk management, and business controls within a financial services environment. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to perform risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, support SOX compliance, and help strengthen the organization's internal audit function. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on internal audit experience within financial services, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating operational risk.

Responsibilities as the Internal Audit Associate

• Internal Auditing: Execute risk‑based internal audits, operational reviews, and control testing while evaluating the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls.
• Risk Assessment: Participate in enterprise risk assessments and assist with the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan.
• Control Evaluation: Document business processes, perform walkthroughs, assess control design, and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Compliance & SOX: Support SOX testing, regulatory compliance initiatives, and ongoing monitoring of internal control effectiveness.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare audit documentation, communicate findings, and collaborate with business leaders to develop practical recommendations and corrective actions.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous auditing initiatives, data analytics, automation projects, and enhancements to the internal audit function.

Qualifications for the Internal Audit Associate

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Certification: CPA, CIA, or progress toward one of these professional certifications is required.
• Experience: 2–5 years of internal audit experience within a financial services organization is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within mortgage, real estate, REIT, banking, asset management, or other financial services environments is required, and knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, and experience with data analytics, AI tools, or audit technologies is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and manage multiple priorities are required.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.