Senior Internal Auditor — AI-Driven Banking Risk & Controls

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search represents a well-established Chicago-based bank seeking an Internal Audit Senior to join its growing Internal Audit team. You will execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT functions, partnering with business leadership to strengthen controls.

You will lead engagements, perform ICFR testing, identify gaps, prepare findings, and mentor junior auditors. Banking regulations familiarity and professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–4+ years of external or internal audit experience, ideally within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, and audit methodologies.
• Experience with walkthroughs, control testing, and audit documentation.
• CPA, CIA, CAMS, or CISA preferred.
• Banking experience and familiarity with banking regulations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Perform risk-based testing of internal controls across financial, operational, compliance, and IT functions, including ICFR testing.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks while developing actionable recommendations.
• Prepare clear audit findings and reports and monitor remediation efforts.
• Assist with annual audit planning and risk assessments.
• Partner with business leaders, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen internal controls.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve audit processes.
• Mentor and review the work of junior auditors.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Buckingham Search represents a well-established Chicago-based bank seeking an Internal Audit Senior to join its growing Internal Audit team. You will execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT functions, partnering with business leadership to strengthen controls.

You will lead engagements, perform ICFR testing, identify gaps, prepare findings, and mentor junior auditors. Banking regulations familiarity and professional certifications are preferred.