Senior Assurance & Risk Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to scope and execute assurance activities across assigned processes in a fast-paced bank environment. You will work in agile teams, monitor risk trends, and provide practical recommendations while ensuring quality and regulatory alignment.

You will coach colleagues, prioritize tasks in a matrix structure, and present audit results to Leadership and External Auditors. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in internal or external auditing, risk management, compliance, or related role.
• Proficient auditing or operational expertise in Compliance, Legal, Banking Regulatory, IT, Information Security, Data Analytics, Digital Banking.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope and execute assurance activities to assess risks and controls.
• Work in agile teams to prioritize assurance work, strategic initiatives, and tasks.
• Monitor risks by analyzing data trends and provide practical recommendations.
• Maintain quality standards aligned to IIA guidance and department policies.
• Coach, mentor, or train others on audit methods and procedures.
• Present audit results to Internal Audit Leadership and External Auditors.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Data analytics

Regulatory

Communication

Tools

Gen AI

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to scope and execute assurance activities across assigned processes in a fast-paced bank environment. You will work in agile teams, monitor risk trends, and provide practical recommendations while ensuring quality and regulatory alignment.

You will coach colleagues, prioritize tasks in a matrix structure, and present audit results to Leadership and External Auditors. Occasional travel may be required.