Internal Audit Associate: Risk Advisory (FS)

Elliott Davis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking an Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group. You will support internal audit engagements across core banking functions and help strengthen controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

The role offers exposure to banking operations, risk management, and advisory services within financial institutions, with opportunities to develop core audit and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields (internships accepted).
• Foundational understanding of COSO, audit methodologies, and risk assessment techniques; banking operations and regulatory expectations.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 nights per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing internal audit engagements across core banking functions, including loan operations, deposits, payments, and operations.
• Execute audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing of controls, and validation of processes.
• Identify and assess risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies across operational and financial areas.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports with observations, root cause analysis, and recommendations.
• Support compliance assessments related to banking regulations (FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state regulators).
• Contribute to project management across multiple audit engagements and develop audit tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking an Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group. You will support internal audit engagements across core banking functions and help strengthen controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

The role offers exposure to banking operations, risk management, and advisory services within financial institutions, with opportunities to develop core audit and advisory skills.