Internal Audit Associate

FinanceInfos; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Life insurance

Job summary

Stifel Financial is seeking an Internal Audit Associate to support operational, financial, and compliance audits across departments. You will help draft audit plans, perform testing, and compile documentation under management supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and possess foundational audit knowledge. The role features hybrid work, competitive benefits, and growth within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 0+ years of experience in internal audit, accounting, or related business or regulatory expertise.
• Familiarity with internal auditing concepts and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws and policies.
• Assist with examining and evaluating financial and information systems for reliability and data integrity.
• Assist with examining records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with reporting audit results to senior members of the audit group.

Skills

IPPF knowledge

IIA standards

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office 365

Query tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Highlights

• Title: Internal Audit Associate
• Type: Full Time
• Experience: Not Indicated
• Function: Internal Audit
• Location: Saint Louis, MO, United States
• Company: Stifel Financial

Company Profile

Stifel Financial provides comprehensive investment banking, wealth management, and institutional services, delivering strategic financial guidance and tailored solutions to clients.

Job Profile

The company is searching for an Internal Audit Associate who will assist with performing operational, financial, and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities to achieve the organization’s stated goals and objectives.

Assists in drafting audit plans and testing, document preparation, and research, while working under the direct supervision of management.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

Work Experience

• 0+ years of experience in internal audit, accounting, or related business or regulatory expertise.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Assist with examining and evaluating financial and information systems for system reliability and data integrity.
• Assist with examining records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with examining the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and integrity of financial and operating information, along with the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Assist with examining the systems and processes established by the organization to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports, and whether the organization complies.
• Assist with inspecting records, documents, and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted procedures.
• Assist with reporting audit results to senior members of the audit group.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• An impartial and unbiased attitude when performing audit services and making decisions.
• Demonstrated integrity in work and behavior.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
• General working knowledge of standard concepts and practices of internal auditing, particularly the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (“IIA” or the “Institute”) International Professional Practices Framework (“IPPF”), including the Global Internal Audit Standards (“Standards”) and Topical Requirements.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Proficient in using software applications, including query tools, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software (MS Office 365, Visio, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Collaborates with teams and management regularly
• Operates under deadlines and compliance requirements
• Spends long periods analyzing documents and data
• Travels occasionally for onsite audits
• Works in office and hybrid environments

Benefits/Perks

• The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision care, 401 (k), wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.