Senior Auditor: Risk & Assurance Leader

Columbia Bank; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life & disability

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Identity protection

Discount marketplace

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned assurance professional to scope and execute risk-based audits across assigned processes. Work in agile teams, monitor risks, and provide practical recommendations to improve controls and coverage.

Travel to locations such as Denver, Phoenix, Hillsboro, and Boise may be required. You will lead audits, guide junior staff, and present findings to Internal Audit Leadership and External Auditors while staying aligned with banking regulations and data analytics

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in internal or external auditing, risk management, compliance, or related role.
• Proficient auditing or risk management approaches, tools, and techniques.
• Willingness to develop relationships with audit clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute risk-based assurance projects with high-quality results.
• Provide practical recommendations and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor risk profiles and update risk assessments and audit plans as needed.
• Communicate progress and issues to audit clients and management.
• Represent Internal Audit on committees and collaborate across locations.
• Present audit findings to leadership and external auditors; support regulatory responses.

Skills

Auditing experience

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned assurance professional to scope and execute risk-based audits across assigned processes. Work in agile teams, monitor risks, and provide practical recommendations to improve controls and coverage.

Travel to locations such as Denver, Phoenix, Hillsboro, and Boise may be required. You will lead audits, guide junior staff, and present findings to Internal Audit Leadership and External Auditors while staying aligned with banking regulations and data analytics