Senior Auditor - Risk

Trustmark National Bank; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustmark National Bank is seeking a Risk Auditor to report on audit engagements including corporate risk groups. Responsibilities include assisting in planning, performing control testing, drafting audit issues, and supporting reporting phases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and three years of auditing experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Risk Management techniques are essential.

Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods and using a computer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of experience in external or internal auditing.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit team management in planning audit engagements.
• Perform or supervise staff auditors in control testing.
• Draft audit issues under the supervision of the audit team management.
• Assist the audit team management in the reporting and wrap-up phases of audits.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Risk Management techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Location

US-MS, AL, Houston, TX; Memphis, TN; Panhandle FL; Atlanta, GA

Overview

The Risk Auditor is primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments covering corporate risk groups, including Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, corporate governance, strategy, and acquisitions. The Senior Auditor is expected to understand risk and risk management techniques, identify and analyze business processes, key risks and critical controls, and evaluate control design adequacy; perform control testing; and document work performed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the audit team management in planning audit engagements. Includes understanding risk and risk management techniques; identifying and analyzing business processes, key risks, and critical 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 the Management Team and applying coaching received.
• Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of experience in external or internal auditing.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Risk Management techniques in a financial institution.
• Knowledge of internal controls and how to assess.
• Understanding of financial institutions.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• CPA, CIA, or intent to pursue relevant certification preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screens.

This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment.