Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Auditor to evaluate compliance across our credit union's books, records, and operations in line with regulatory and internal standards.

The role requires 3+ years of internal audit experience, preferably in a financial institution, and a Bachelor's degree or higher. You will support the AVP Internal Audit and collaborate with IT and Business Intelligence teams to strengthen controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a business-related major; 3+ years internal audit experience preferred in a bank or credit union.
• Ability to read and interpret complex regulatory publications and documents; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit books, records and operations to evaluate compliance with sound business and financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Assist AVP Internal Audit to develop audit scope and plan.
• Prepare request lists and track information received.
• Interview department personnel to understand processes and controls.
• Perform detailed audit testing and assess compliance with regulatory requirements across all departments.
• Develop audit reports and recommendations; present findings to management.
• Maintain audit work papers and evidence to support conclusions.
• Collaborate with BI and IT to develop reports using ThoughtSpot and leverage AI to improve efficiency.

Skills

Internal audit

Accounting

Financial reporting

Regulatory requirements

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Smartsheet

ThoughtSpot

Job description

If you are looking for a great place to work in the Lehigh Valley, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is the organization to contact! First Commonwealth's compensation and benefits package is among the best in the industry, offering you a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Who We Are: At First Commonwealth, we’re more than a credit union—we’re a financial partner built on purpose. We help our members, businesses, and communities thrive through personalized solutions, trusted guidance, and innovative digital tools that make banking simpler, more efficient, and meaningful. Every day, we bring new ideas to life, create space for collaboration, and foster a culture where efficiency and innovation lead the way. Here, you’ll join a team of problem solvers, builders, and changemakers who believe in making a tangible difference—whether it’s helping a member buy their first home, empowering a small business to grow, or giving back through community partnerships.

Our mission is to empower the pursuit of financial happiness, and our vision is to become the most beloved financial partner in our communities. We live by our values of Honesty, Innovation, Generosity, Humility, Excellence, and Respect—and they guide everything we do, from how we serve our members to how we support one another. At First Commonwealth, innovation is encouraged, authenticity is celebrated, and growth is full of possibility. Whether you’re building new skills, shaping ideas, or advancing your career, you’ll find the support and opportunity to make it happen.

We celebrate individuality and inclusion. Our members come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. First Commonwealth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What you will do

As a Senior Auditor, you will audit various books, records and operations of the credit union to evaluate compliance with sound business and financial practices, regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies and procedures by:

• Performing the majority of audit fieldwork including:
• Working with the AVP Internal Audit to develop the scope of audits
• Preparing request lists and tracking receipt of information
• Conducting interviews with department personnel to obtain an understanding of processes and controls
• Performing detailed audit testing and analysis and assessing compliance with NCUA regulatory requirements across all financial centers and departments
• Maintaining audit work papers to evidence the work performed and supporting the conclusions reported
• Working with Business Intelligence and Information Technology to develop reports using software such as ThoughtSpot and leverage AI technology to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Documenting key controls over financial reporting and documenting opportunities for process improvements

• Generating audit reports by:
• Identifying audit findings and control weaknesses and analyzing root cause
• Presenting audit results to management
• Drafting audit findings and recommendations in a report to management

• Interact with department management to track resolution of audit findings
• Updating the findings matrices in Smartsheet or other repository
• Obtaining supporting documentation to verify resolution of findings

• Maintaining a working knowledge of credit union policies and procedures; assist in gathering and updating operating information to prepare the integrated audit and compliance risk assessment which may include identifying emerging risks; assisting the AVP Internal Audit in updating audit programs; managing and maintaining audit work papers; and assisting in preparing and reporting information to Supervisory Committee

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Knowledge of internal audit, accounting, and financial reporting standards along with regulatory requirements for financial institutions, and a general understanding of credit union products and services. Possess the ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents and regulatory publications, communicate well with all levels of personnel, both orally and in writing, and be able to manage multiple tasks/projects while staying organized in a fast-paced environment. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will be able to make independent decisions and maintain objectivity, be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, learn systems and programs used by operating departments, and adapt to changing technologies. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters and accept feedback while maintaining a professional attitude are critical. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a business-related major, 3+ years of internal audit experience, preferably with experience in a bank or credit union is required.

Preference will be given to those who have:

Certification such as CPA, CIA, or other related audit or compliance certification along with knowledge of financial institutions and regulatory requirements.