Senior Internal Audit Lead — Banking Risk & Controls

WSFS Bank; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Vacation and paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

WSFS Bank, a regional bank and wealth management company, seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to guide staff and drive risk-based audits across banking operations. The role emphasizes strong governance, timely reporting, and regulatory alignment.

You will develop audit plans, evaluate controls, and mentor teams while supporting regulatory examinations and enterprise risk management. This position requires deep banking knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of internal audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or banking operations experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• CPA and/or CIA certifications are highly preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, and risk-based auditing.
• Familiarity with banking regulations and regulatory expectations.
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience with audit management software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Internal Audit staff across audits and special projects.
• Lead risk-based audits covering deposit, loan, treasury, payment systems, and vendor management.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, and engagement plans.
• Manage engagements from planning through reporting within standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Review workpapers and reports for accuracy and compliance with methodology.
• Identify control deficiencies and opportunities to improve effectiveness.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management and leadership.
• Monitor action plans and remediation of issues.
• Support enterprise risk assessment and annual audit planning.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

CPA/CIA preferred

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Audit management software

Job description

WSFS Bank, a regional bank and wealth management company, seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to guide staff and drive risk-based audits across banking operations. The role emphasizes strong governance, timely reporting, and regulatory alignment.

You will develop audit plans, evaluate controls, and mentor teams while supporting regulatory examinations and enterprise risk management. This position requires deep banking knowledge and leadership skills.