Senior Internal Audit Lead – Fintech & Banking

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Parental leave (maternity/adoption)

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group in Charlotte, NC. You will lead internal audit engagements across banking and fintech functions, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality advisory services to financial institutions.

You will mentor junior colleagues and support project delivery while ensuring engagement quality and timely completion. The role emphasizes client communication, engagement planning, risk assessments, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, fintech operations, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of fintech operations and regulatory framework; banking operations and regulatory expectations; internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Demonstrated ability to review work, identify issues, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of engagements and provide oversight to associates while performing hands-on audit work.
• 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 improvements.
• Review associate workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to methodology.
• Prepare and review audit reports with observations, root cause analysis, and recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, leading portions of meetings and responding to inquiries.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

COSO

IIA Standards

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group in Charlotte, NC. You will lead internal audit engagements across banking and fintech functions, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality advisory services to financial institutions.

You will mentor junior colleagues and support project delivery while ensuring engagement quality and timely completion. The role emphasizes client communication, engagement planning, risk assessments, and continuous