Senior Auditor

Arise Financial; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Benefits package

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Arise Financial, formerly Rockland FCU, is seeking an Internal Auditor II (Senior Auditor) to strengthen risk management and governance across operations, lending, compliance, and technology. You will lead audits, evaluate controls, and communicate actionable findings to leadership, reporting to the SVP, Administration & Risk.

You will perform risk assessments, testing, data analysis, and remediation follow-ups, while supporting regulatory examinations and enterprise-wide risk programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related experience in a financial institution or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of NCUA, FFIEC, BSA/AML, and consumer compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRCM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits across operational, financial, lending, compliance, and technology functions.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Perform audit testing, process reviews, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits of high-risk areas including lending, BSA/AML, cybersecurity, vendor management, and consumer compliance.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Use data analytics and reporting tools to enhance audit testing and decision-making.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and internal audit standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial (formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less.

For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial (formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less.

For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Competitive pay
• Annual incentive/bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Hybrid work from home flexibility (min 3 days a week in office)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our members and communities

About the Role

As an Internal Auditor II (Senior Auditor), you’ll play an important role in strengthening the Credit Union’s risk management, internal controls, governance, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the SVP, Administration & Risk, you’ll lead risk-based audits across a variety of areas, from operations and lending to compliance and technology. You’ll use your expertise and analytical skills to identify risks, recommend improvements, and help ensure the Credit Union continues to operate with strong controls and sound practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute risk-based audits across operational, financial, lending, compliance, and technology functions.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform audit testing, process reviews, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits of high-risk areas, including lending, BSA/AML, cybersecurity, vendor management, and consumer compliance.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Use data analytics and reporting tools to enhance audit testing, identify trends, and support risk-based decision-making.
• Stay current on regulatory developments, industry practices, and internal audit standards.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen controls, improve processes, and support a strong risk and compliance culture.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related experience within a financial institution or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of NCUA, FFIEC, BSA/AML, and consumer compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Professional certification preferred, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRCM, or equivalent.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we're pleased to share that the base range for this position is $80,000- $87,000 per year, excluding fringe benefits or potential incentives. If you're hired, your final base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. We also take pay equity seriously and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

This job posting is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a complete listing of the job responsibilities and requirements.

At this time, the Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: "The Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position". If this is not listed in the job description, we will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States.