Senior Internal Audit Lead, Risk Advisory

Elliott Davis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Health & wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development

Beyond program access

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include planning testing, evaluating controls, preparing reports, and communicating findings to clients. The role requires collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Experience with audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory expectations.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including loan operations, deposit operations, ACH and electronic payments, wire transfers, branch operations, accounting and financial reporting, HR/payroll, ERM, MRM, and investment and treasury operations.
• Plan and coordinate audit testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.
• Review associate workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm audit methodology and quality standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed on schedule and within scope by actively monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Associates, including training on audit procedures, documentation standards, and banking concepts.
• Assist in the development of associates by providing constructive feedback and supporting skill progression.
• Prepare and review audit reports, including observations, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Support communication with clients, including leading portions of meetings, discussing audit findings, and responding to inquiries.
• Assist managers and senior leadership in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, methodologies, and internal tools.
• Support multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining high‑quality work and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Internal controls COSO

Audit methodologies

Banking operations knowledge

Risk assessment

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Leadership mentoring

Project management

Regulatory expectations

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

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

Responsibilities include planning testing, evaluating controls, preparing reports, and communicating findings to clients. The role requires collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements