Senior Internal Auditor

Digital Federal Credit Union; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Sick time and personal days

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

Digital Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Auditor to drive portions of the annual audit plan, assess governance, risk, and controls, and deliver actionable recommendations to strengthen operations and resilience.

You will lead engagements, test controls, and mentor staff across multiple office locations (Chelmsford, Marlborough, Hillsboro) in a hybrid environment with a performance-based bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Experience with complex audit testing and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits.
• Lead audit workstreams from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Develop audit programs, testing approaches, and procedures.
• Prepare clear workpapers and audit reports.
• Identify root causes and opportunities to improve controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with management to create remediation plans.
• Assist with annual audit planning and risk assessments.
• Coach junior staff and uphold department standards.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Audit testing

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Audit standards

Audit tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (or 4 years relevant experience)

Tools

Audit management tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Description

The Senior Auditor plays a significant role in execution of the annual audit plan and provides independent and objective assessments of the organization's governance, risk management, and control environment. This role leads portions of audit engagements, evaluates complex risks and controls, develops audit conclusions, and provides value-added recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and organizational resilience.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You'll Do:

• Independently perform operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits.
• Lead audit workstreams from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls using risk-based audit methodologies.
• Develop and maintain audit programs, testing approaches, and audit procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise, and objective workpapers and audit reports.
• Identify root causes, control weaknesses, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work directly with management to develop practical remediation plans.
• Perform issue validation and assess sustainability of corrective actions.
• Review workpapers of less experienced auditors for quality and adherence to methodology.
• Analyze complex business processes, operational data, financial information, and governance practices.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and outsourced audit engagements.
• Assist with annual audit planning, risk assessments, and audit universe updates.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and support development of audit department standards.

Essential Skills:

• Required Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in Internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal controls
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience performing complex audit testing and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate risk effectively.
• Experience using audit management and data analytics tools.
• Required Education: Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

Location:

Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro OR 97124 OR Marlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA OR Chelmsford Corporate Office | Chelmsford, MA

Target Compensation:

$93,000 to $111,500 annually + annual bonus

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Who We Are:

What makes First Tech different?

Every great journey begins with a bold idea-and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees are eligible for:

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements:

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.