Internal Auditor

Jeanne D Arc Credit Union; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union seeks an Internal Auditor in Lowell, MA to conduct independent audits of operations, controls, and compliance. You will evaluate governance, risk management, and assurance processes while maintaining objectivity and professional judgment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, reporting abilities, and collaboration with management. Prior credit union or financial services experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.
• Two+ years in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or related area preferred.
• Experience in credit unions, banks, or financial services is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIA or CCUI is preferred or may be pursued after hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform audits across operations, IT, lending, compliance and vendor management.
• Assess adequacy of controls, policies, and segregation of duties.
• Document workpapers, evidence, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Draft clear audit reports and communicate results to management.

Skills

Audit planning

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CCUI preferred

Job description

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Internal Auditor

Lowell, MA, US

Salary Range: $57,150.43 To $85,725.64 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the AVP, Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent, objective audits and reviews of credit union operations, internal controls, regulatory compliance, financial records, and risk management practices. This position supports the Credit Union’s commitment to strong governance, operational integrity, member protection, and regulatory compliance by evaluating the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and business processes.

The Internal Auditor performs audit testing, documents results, communicates findings, recommends corrective actions, and monitors remediation efforts. The role requires professional independence, sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with management while maintaining objectivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, execute, and support a risk-based internal audit plan that evaluates key credit union operations, internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk exposures.
• Perform operational, financial, compliance, lending, information technology, vendor management, branch operations, and other audits as assigned.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, segregation of duties, approvals, system access, reporting, and oversight practices.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, including interviews, walkthroughs, sampling, transaction testing, documentation review, data analysis, and control validation.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers that document procedures performed, evidence reviewed, conclusions reached, and findings identified.
• Draft audit reports that summarize scope, objectives, observations, risk impact, recommendations, management responses, and corrective action plans.
• Communicate audit results to management in a professional and constructive manner.
• Track audit findings, monitor corrective action plans, validate remediation, and provide periodic status updates on outstanding issues.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, external audits, supervisory committee audits, risk assessments, and other independent review activities.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, procedures, and industry standards relevant to credit union operations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, reduce risk, enhance compliance, and support sound governance practices.
• Maintain knowledge of credit union operations, internal audit standards, consumer compliance requirements, cybersecurity considerations, fraud risks, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across the Credit Union.
• Maintain confidentiality of member, employee, financial, and proprietary information at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, if any:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodology, risk assessment, and control testing.
• Knowledge of credit union operations, including lending, deposits, branch and contact center operations, payments, digital banking, accounting, compliance, fraud prevention, vendor management, and information security.
• Familiarity with NCUA regulations, FFIEC guidance, BSA/AML requirements, consumer protection regulations, and general financial institution compliance expectations.

Skills

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, evaluate risk, and draw well-supported conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise audit reports and present findings professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional judgment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships while maintaining appropriate professional skepticism.

Abilities

• Independence and Objectivity: Maintains impartiality and professional skepticism in all audit activities.
• Risk Awareness: Identifies control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen governance.
• Analytical Thinking: Evaluates complex information and develops practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Communication: Delivers clear, professional, and constructive audit observations and reports.
• Accountability: Follows through on assignments, documentation requirements, and audit timelines.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with departments while preserving audit independence.
• Member and Credit Union Focus: Supports safe, sound, compliant and member-centered operations.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, accounting, financial institution operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a credit union, bank, public accounting firm, or financial services environment preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIA or Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor certification is preferred or may be pursued after hire.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee and applicant is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, genetics, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at [phone] ext. 7903. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.