Internal Auditor

Citizens State Bank Of La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens State Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor to support loan compliance and third-party risk management within the Risk Department. The role involves auditing key documentation, managing regulatory data, and ensuring adherence to evolving risk requirements.

Ideal candidates have experience in banking, compliance, auditing, or loan operations, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy. Training is provided and opportunity for growth within a community-focused institution is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Previous banking experience in banking, loan operations, compliance or auditing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Audit loan files for compliance using sampling methods.
• Review loan disclosures, statements, and notices for all loan types.
• Audit and track flood insurance requirements.
• Review adverse action documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Review HMDA-reportable loans and assist with data input and validation.
• Audit appraisals and credit reports using sampling methods.
• Perform daily loan maintenance audits.
• Audit PMI cancellations and TRID loan calculations.
• Assist with tracking CRA loans.
• Monitor force-placed insurance timing and documentation.
• Remove or edit credit reports in E-Oscar as needed.
• Assist with consumer loan compliance training.
• Ensure office compliance materials are current.
• Stay up to date on compliance, risk, and regulatory issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking systems

Job description

Description

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual who enjoys digging into loan files, vendor documentation, and compliance requirements? Do you like analytical work, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes reviews that help keep an organization operating safely and efficiently? Want to grow your professional skillset at a top community bank that invests in its employees? If you are willing to learn, we are willing to train you!

Citizens State Bank is a top-performing, community-focused financial institution with a strong commitment to serving our customers’ banking needs. With a history spanning 116 years, we take pride in providing personalized financial solutions and exceptional service. We are currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support loan compliance and third-party risk management activities within our Risk Department.

This position focuses on supporting loan and third-party risk management compliance by auditing key documentation and processes, managing regulatory data and reporting, maintaining accurate third-party oversight, and ensuring adherence to evolving risk and regulatory requirements. The role is well-suited for individuals with experience or interest in banking, compliance, auditing, loan operations, or other detail-oriented administrative work. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with third-party risk management activities, including uploading vendors into the vendor management system, assessing vendor tiers, coordinating due diligence documentation, and assisting with vendor approvals


• Audit loan files for compliance using sampling methods


• Review loan disclosures, statements, and notices for all loan types


• Audit and track flood insurance requirements


• Review adverse action documentation for accuracy and compliance


• Review HMDA-reportable loans and assist with data input and validation


• Audit appraisals and credit reports using sampling methods


• Perform daily loan maintenance audits


• Audit PMI cancellations and TRID loan calculations


• Assist with tracking CRA loans


• Monitor force-placed insurance timing and documentation


• Remove or edit credit reports in E-Oscar as needed


• Assist with consumer loan compliance training


• Ensure office compliance materials (posters, notices, etc.) are current


• Stay up to date on compliance, risk, and emerging regulatory issues

• Citizens State Bank offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including access to free health care. Combine that with our dynamic culture, and you\’ll see why we’re unlike any other. Candidates interested in working in a fun, high-energy organization that was named one of the Top Community Banks in the nation and an American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For should visit our employment opportunities page.

Requirements

Previous experience in banking, loan operations, compliance, auditing, or a similar detail-focused role is preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately