Senior Auditor - Financial Crimes

U.S. Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Senior Auditor to support audit engagements in a lead or contributor role. The role requires understanding risk management techniques, identifying business processes, and evaluating controls, with responsibilities across planning, testing, and reporting.

The position emphasizes collaborating with audit teams, drafting issues and actionable recommendations, and applying IIA standards. A working-from-U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of applicable audit experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory trends affecting financial crimes compliance.
• Knowledge of internal audit standards and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit team management in planning audit engagements and evaluating risk; interview auditees and assess controls.
• Supervise staff auditors in testing controls per audit program; use sampling and document work.
• Draft audit issues, root causes, and practical recommendations with cost-effective actions.
• Assist in reporting and wrap-up phases of audits, including drafting reports.
• Learn from coaching and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Risk management

Audit testing

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Aug 13, 2026

$81,515 - $95,900/year

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

The Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Senior Auditor works with limited oversight to support execution of audit engagements and other projects in a contributor or lead role depending on complexity. The Senior Auditor is expected to understand risk and risk management techniques, identify and analyze business processes, and key risks and controls. The position involves planning, executing, and reporting on a range of audit assignments.

Primary Responsibilities

Assisting the audit team management in planning audit engagements. Includes understanding risk and risk management techniques; identifying and analyzing business processes, and key risks and controls; interviewing auditees; and evaluating control design adequacy.

Performing or supervising staff auditors in the testing of controls based on audit program directions. Includes using appropriate sampling and control testing techniques; identifying and assessing the relevancy of possible issues; and documenting work performed to support audit scope/conclusions, to facilitate an efficient review, and to meet internal audit policies and procedures.

Drafting audit issues under the supervision of the audit team management. Includes drafting potential exposures and significance, identifying appropriate root causes, and developing recommendations that are operationally effective and cost-effective actions to address those causes.

Assisting the audit team management in the reporting and wrap‑up phases of audits. Includes assisting with drafting audit reports.

Learning from and applying coaching received.

Performing other duties as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Typically more than 3 years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact financial crimes compliance

Thorough understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/ controls

Strong Financial Service Industry knowledge related to financial crimes compliance

Thorough understanding of The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards and the common definition of internal controls

Ability to apply Risk/Compliance/ Audit competencies independently

Strong process facilitation and project management skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills

Ability to build strong professional relationships with peers, mid-level management and external stakeholders (primarily external audit)

Applicable professional certifications preferred (CAMS, CFE, CIA)

*This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here .

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program .

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $81,515.00 - $95,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

U.S. Bank is a leading commercial bank providing innovative financial solutions and personalized services across diverse sectors, recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to inclusivity.

Banking Credit Intermediation Financial Services

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $991M Post IPO Debt

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

6% in 12 mo

82,764 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.2

12,779 reviews

48% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.1

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.4

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.0

Compensation & benefits 3.3

Capital

Funding history

Post IPO Debt - U.S. Department of the Treasury$55M

Sep 2023

Post IPO Debt - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group$936M

Aug 2023

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Minneapolis, MN

800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US

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