Junior Internal Auditor: Controls & Risk (Hybrid)

Golden 1 Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Staff Internal Auditor I to join Audit Services. This exempt role reports to the Manager - Audit Services and participates in risk-based internal audits, including branch audits and compliance reviews, to strengthen controls and protect members.

You will document processes, perform walkthroughs, analyze data, and communicate findings to management with clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, preparing reports, and communicating results to management is required.
• Experience in banking, credit unions, or other financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist risk-based internal audits including branch audits and compliance reviews.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Design and execute test procedures, analyze results, maintain supporting documentation, and form evidence-based conclusions.
• Prepare workpapers, observations, recommendations, and draft reports under supervision.
• Communicate review status, control observations, and recommendations to management with mitigation strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and internal control practices.
• Perform follow-up procedures to determine whether management actions address identified risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, audit, IT or related field

Job description

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Staff Internal Auditor I to join Audit Services. This exempt role reports to the Manager - Audit Services and participates in risk-based internal audits, including branch audits and compliance reviews, to strengthen controls and protect members.

You will document processes, perform walkthroughs, analyze data, and communicate findings to management with clear recommendations.