Senior Internal Audit Supervisor – Banking & Operations

WSFS Bank; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability保险

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Internal Audit Supervisor at WSFS Bank leads and mentors audit staff across operational and regulatory engagements in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA. You will supervise risk-based audits, develop scopes, assess controls, and report findings to management and executive leadership.

You will collaborate with the Audit Manager and Chief Auditor to execute the Annual Internal Audit Plan, monitor remediation, and support regulatory examinations while maintaining the highest standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related business field.
• Minimum of 7 years of internal audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or banking operations experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Professional certifications, including CPA and/or CIA, are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing standards, audit methodologies, and risk-based auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices applicable to financial institutions.
• Experience auditing banking operational functions within the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, operational processes, and associated risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit management/workpaper software.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Third-Party Risk Management, vendor oversight, and related regulatory expectations.
• Working knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework and Enterprise Risk Management principles.
• Basic understanding of information technology controls and cybersecurity risks.
• Ability to assess operational risks and design effective audit procedures.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of Internal Audit staff assigned to operational audits and special projects.
• Lead risk-based audits covering deposit operations, loan operations, treasury management, payment systems, retail banking operations, vendor management, customer servicing, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs, testing strategies, and engagement plans.
• Manage audit engagements from planning through reporting while ensuring adherence to departmental standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and reports to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with Internal Audit methodology.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Identify control deficiencies, root causes, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings, recommendations, and observations to management and executive leadership.
• Monitor management action plans and validate the remediation of audit findings and regulatory issues.
• Assist with the annual enterprise-wide risk assessment and development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and other independent reviews as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with management, and regulators.
• Participate in special investigations, management requests, advisory engagements, and departmental initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, tools, procedures, and reporting practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to audit staff.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development and succession planning.
• Remain knowledgeable of emerging banking risks, industry trends, regulatory developments, and auditing standards.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

COSO/ERM knowledge

Job description

The Internal Audit Supervisor at WSFS Bank leads and mentors audit staff across operational and regulatory engagements in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA. You will supervise risk-based audits, develop scopes, assess controls, and report findings to management and executive leadership.

You will collaborate with the Audit Manager and Chief Auditor to execute the Annual Internal Audit Plan, monitor remediation, and support regulatory examinations while maintaining the highest standards of