Senior Internal Audit Associate (Hybrid) — Impact & Growth

Sallie Mae; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO, floating holidays

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior Associate, Internal Audit to strengthen its in-house audit function. You will support planning, execution, and documentation of audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, identifying risks and opportunities for stronger controls.

Located in Newark, DE or other listed U.S. offices, you will work with a cross-functional team to develop robust audit programs; ensure findings are clearly documented; and help drive remediation plans with timely

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and documentation of internal audit procedures for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies; provide improvement recommendations.
• Document audit workpapers and findings clearly, ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with team to develop comprehensive audit programs aligned with objectives.
• Discuss observations with auditees and assist in corrective action plans.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Internal audit principles

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior Associate, Internal Audit to strengthen its in-house audit function. You will support planning, execution, and documentation of audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, identifying risks and opportunities for stronger controls.

Located in Newark, DE or other listed U.S. offices, you will work with a cross-functional team to develop robust audit programs; ensure findings are clearly documented; and help drive remediation plans with timely