Senior Auditor: Risk & Controls Champion

U.S. Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pregnancy disability & parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

U.S. Bank seeks a Corporate Audit Services Senior Auditor to complete audit engagements with minimal supervision, assess risks, document findings, and advise on effective controls and remediation. The role emphasizes planning, testing, and reporting under established audit policies.

The Senior Auditor will guide staff auditors, draft audit issues, and support management in wrap-up activities while applying risk-management techniques across business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically, more than five years of applicable experience.
• Experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or other relevant experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, and financial services trends affecting the business.
• Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting audit team management in planning audit engagements and understanding risk and controls.
• Performing or supervising staff auditors in testing of controls and documenting work.
• Drafting audit issues, root causes, and recommendations for remediation.
• Assisting with reporting and wrap-up phases of audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Auditing

Risk management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Bank seeks a Corporate Audit Services Senior Auditor to complete audit engagements with minimal supervision, assess risks, document findings, and advise on effective controls and remediation. The role emphasizes planning, testing, and reporting under established audit policies.

The Senior Auditor will guide staff auditors, draft audit issues, and support management in wrap-up activities while applying risk-management techniques across business processes.