Internal Controls Analyst: Risk & Compliance

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI is seeking an Internal Controls Associate to support the control environment across operations, technology, finance, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on design, testing, documentation, and remediation of controls, coordinating audits, and driving continuous improvement in risk management processes.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years in internal controls or audit, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Tech preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in internal controls, external or internal audit positions.
• Big four or banking experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on commitments and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Sound professional judgment and risk-based decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and follow-through.
• Strong listening skills and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, regulations, and business processes.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate the organization’s core values, exuding behavior aligned with the firm’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's internal control framework.
• Document and maintain policies, procedures, RCMS, and control narratives in alignment with COSO principles.
• Ensure controls mitigate identified risks across business, operations, finance, compliance, and technology.
• Perform periodic risk assessments across business and technology functions.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and process inefficiencies.
• Develop and recommend risk mitigation strategies and control enhancements.
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and execute control testing procedures to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Analyze testing results, identify deficiencies, and track remediation activities.
• Maintain evidence supporting control execution and effectiveness.
• Monitor key controls through continuous auditing and data analytics techniques where applicable.
• Support compliance with SOX, privacy, cybersecurity, insurance regulations, and related frameworks.
• Coordinate audit requests and facilitate walkthroughs, interviews, and evidence collection.
• Respond to audit inquiries and support remediation efforts.
• Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented timely.
• Serve as a primary liaison for Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Evaluate operational processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.
• Conduct special reviews and investigations relating to control failures, incidents, or identified concerns.
• Participate in assessments related to fraud prevention, business continuity, vendor management, and cybersecurity.
• Prepare clear, concise audit-ready reports summarizing risks and recommendations.
• Communicate findings to leadership; escalate significant issues.
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance and compliance processes.
• Develop metrics, dashboards and reporting to monitor control effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of accountability and risk awareness.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Support control, audit, risk management, governance, compliance, and related initiatives as assigned.
• Perform additional control-related activities to maintain effective enterprise-wide controls.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Tech

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

MSI is seeking an Internal Controls Associate to support the control environment across operations, technology, finance, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on design, testing, documentation, and remediation of controls, coordinating audits, and driving continuous improvement in risk management processes.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years in internal controls or audit, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting within the