Internal Audit Associate - SOX & Risk (NYC)

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

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.