Senior Internal Audit Lead – Banking Risk Advisory

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Job summary

Elliott Davis in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group, delivering risk‑based assurance and advisory services to financial institutions.

You will lead internal audit engagements, supervise staff, plan testing, evaluate controls, prepare findings and recommendations, and communicate results to clients. The role emphasizes mentoring Associates and process improvement, with travel up to 25 nights per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of COSO, audit methodologies, and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent analytical, detail‑oriented, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25 nights per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements across key banking functions.
• Plan audit testing activities including walkthroughs and tests.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Review workpapers for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Ensure engagements meet schedule and scope; monitor timelines and resources.
• Provide coaching and development to Associates and staff.
• Prepare and present audit reports with observations and recommendations.
• Communicate findings with clients and respond to inquiries.
• Assist in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping.
• Contribute to process improvements in audit methodologies.
• Support multiple concurrent engagements with quality work.

Skills

Internal audit

Banking operations

COSO

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

CPA/CIA/CISA (desirable)

Job description

Elliott Davis in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group, delivering risk‑based assurance and advisory services to financial institutions.

You will lead internal audit engagements, supervise staff, plan testing, evaluate controls, prepare findings and recommendations, and communicate results to clients. The role emphasizes mentoring Associates and process improvement, with travel up to 25 nights per year.