Internal Auditor

Blackhawk Bank & Trust; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Bank & Trust is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen our organization through independent assessments of internal controls, risk management practices, operational processes, and regulatory compliance.

This full-time position offers exposure across the bank, collaboration with leadership, regulators, and external auditors, and opportunities to improve governance and efficiency from Milan, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum banking/financial services experience preferred.
• Auditing, compliance, accounting or risk management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA, CCBIA or similar are a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and risk-based audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Review lending, deposit, operational, and administrative functions.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and recommend solutions.
• Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on audit findings.
• Partner with management, regulators, and external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

At Blackhawk Bank & Trust, we're more than a community bank. We're a trusted financial partner dedicated to helping our customers, employees, and communities thrive. With a strong commitment to relationship banking, integrity, and local decision-making, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact every day.

We're seeking an Internal Auditor to help strengthen our organization through independent assessments of internal controls, risk management practices, operational processes, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and risk-based audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Review lending, deposit, operational, and administrative functions.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and recommend solutions.
• Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on audit findings.
• Partner with management, regulators, and external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous banking experience required.
• Experience in audit, compliance, accounting, or risk management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• CIA, CPA, CCBIA, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to gain exposure across all areas of the bank, work directly with leadership, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's success, compliance, and long-term growth.

General Information

Pay: $69,750-$93,000

Full-Time Exempt

Location: Milan, IL