Senior Internal Audit Lead – Financial Services Risk

Elliott Davis; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership programs

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis seeks a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group (FSG). You will lead internal audit engagements, supervise staff, and deliver high‑quality advisory services to financial institutions.

This role emphasizes hands‑on audit execution, risk assessment, and mentoring associates, with opportunities to work across COSO-based controls and regulatory expectations. Travel up to 25 nights/year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques, banking operations, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to review work, identify issues, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year).

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including loan operations, credit administration, deposit operations, ACH and electronic payments, wire transfers, branch operations, accounting and financial reporting, HR and payroll, ERM, MRM, and investment operations.
• Plan and coordinate audit testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks and process improvements.
• Review associate workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm audit methodology and standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed on schedule and within scope by monitoring timelines, deliverables, and resources.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Associates, including training on audit procedures and banking concepts.
• Prepare and review audit reports with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Support communication with clients, including leading portions of meetings and responding to inquiries.
• Assist managers in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and internal tools.
• Support multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining high‑quality work and attention to detail.

Skills

Internal control frameworks (COSO)

Audit methodologies

Banking operations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent and teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Elliott Davis seeks a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group (FSG). You will lead internal audit engagements, supervise staff, and deliver high‑quality advisory services to financial institutions.

This role emphasizes hands‑on audit execution, risk assessment, and mentoring associates, with opportunities to work across COSO-based controls and regulatory expectations. Travel up to 25 nights/year.