Lead Internal Audit — Remote (3 Days/Week) & Bonus

Alliant Credit Union; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Credit Union is seeking a senior-level Internal Audit lead to oversee audits across financial, operational, regulatory, and IT domains. You will develop audit programs, validate controls, and drive improvements to ensure compliance with government guidelines and laws.

The role requires guiding audit teams, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating with regulatory examiners. A CPA/CIA/CFE or related certification is preferred, with a strong background in financial services risk analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years Audit or related experience.
• In lieu of education: 8 years in process enhancement, control assessment and risk analytics within financial services.
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, CFE or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits of financial, operational, regulatory compliance, information technology, and ancillary processes.
• Oversee and review deliverables of internal auditors and seniors.
• Develop internal audit programs to validate and assess existence, design, and execution of proper controls with appropriate processes and procedures to ensure compliance with government guidelines and law.
• Assess audit activities to identify risk, appraise significance, and recommend improvements to system controls and processes.
• Audit the processes, operations, activities and data across departments and locations in the credit union.
• Develop, review, edit and submit audit reports and work papers supporting conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead and mentor teammates during multi-person audits and provide performance feedback.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Job description

Alliant Credit Union is seeking a senior-level Internal Audit lead to oversee audits across financial, operational, regulatory, and IT domains. You will develop audit programs, validate controls, and drive improvements to ensure compliance with government guidelines and laws.

The role requires guiding audit teams, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating with regulatory examiners. A CPA/CIA/CFE or related certification is preferred, with a strong background in financial services risk analytics.