Senior Assurance Lead – Risk & Controls

Columbia Banking System; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Paid vacation, sick days, holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to scope and execute assurance projects, monitor risk trends, and provide practical recommendations. You will work in agile teams, maintain strong client relationships, and present findings to Internal Audit Leadership and External Auditors.

Candidates should have 4–7 years in auditing/risk/compliance, with expertise across regulatory areas and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in internal or external auditing, risk management, compliance, or related role.
• Proficient auditing or operational expertise in areas like Compliance, Banking Regulation, IT, Data Analytics, and related risk domains.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead teams in agile environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics, visualization, and Gen AI applications in audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute risk-based assurance projects in a matrix team.
• Deliver high quality results on time and within budget while following standards.
• Challenge audit work products and provide practical recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with audit clients and leadership; present findings to executives and external auditors.

Skills

Auditing

Risk management

Compliance

Data analytics

Information Security

Digital Banking

Agile methodologies

Project management

Communication skills

Remote collaboration tools

Tools

Gen AI

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to scope and execute assurance projects, monitor risk trends, and provide practical recommendations. You will work in agile teams, maintain strong client relationships, and present findings to Internal Audit Leadership and External Auditors.

Candidates should have 4–7 years in auditing/risk/compliance, with expertise across regulatory areas and data analytics.