Senior Analyst Enterprise Controls Assurance

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Analyst in Enterprise Controls Assurance to oversee SOX/FDICIA compliance and financial reporting controls. This hybrid position based in Raleigh requires strong project management skills and the ability to communicate with senior leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and preferred certifications in the field. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for relationship building and strategic support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years experience in SOX or internal auditing, or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED with 8 years experience in SOX or internal auditing, or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CISA, CPA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned work to meet timelines of the annual plan.
• Investigate key interdependencies impacting financial reporting risk.
• Perform fieldwork to evaluate effectiveness of controls and document findings.
• Support establishment of scope and process analyses for efficiencies.
• Build relationships with management, external auditors, and internal controls.

Skills

Understanding of assigned bank processes at Commercial and/or Consumer Bank

Knowledge of GAAP, SEC Rules, SOX/FDICIA

Ability to anticipate future risks and evaluate alternative strategies

Ability to communicate with executive and senior leadership on complex issues

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in SOX, internal auditing, or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in SOX, internal auditing, or equivalent

Job description

Senior Analyst Enterprise Controls Assurance at First Citizens Bank

Hybrid role located in Raleigh, NC. Expect to work two days a week in office, remote options available for highly qualified candidates.

Overview

Financial Control Oversight department within Corporate Finance responsible for SOX/FDICIA compliance, includes financial reporting controls. Senior Analyst participates in annual reviews planning, risk identification, testing, deficiency remediation, and collaboration with global FCO team.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – Manage assigned work to meet timelines of the annual plan.
• Risk Mitigation – Investigate key interdependencies that impact financial reporting risk; advise on deficiency resolution.
• Control Evaluation – Perform fieldwork to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls; document findings; review peers’ testing plans.
• Business Strategy – Support scope establishment and process analyses for efficiencies; keep manager informed of regulations.
• Relationship Development – Build relationships with management, external auditors, and internal controls functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in SOX, internal auditing, or equivalent; OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in SOX, internal auditing, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience: Banking/Financial Services industry.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: CIA, CISA, CPA, or other relevant industry certifications.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of assigned bank processes at Commercial and/or Consumer Bank.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC Rules, SOX/FDICIA.
• Ability to anticipate future risks and evaluate alternative strategies.
• Ability to communicate with executive and senior leadership on complex issues.