Senior Internal Auditor — Banking & Compliance Lead

Hanmi Financial Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanmi Financial Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Lead Auditor to oversee internal audit engagements, plan audits, assess risks, and develop tests for complex areas. You will direct and review work of other auditors and ensure timely, within-budget delivery while communicating findings to management.

The role requires strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and exceptional written and verbal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• 10+ years of related internal auditing experience in a financial institution.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, FRM or CFE) preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX, GAAP, FFIEC, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate internal auditing activities and timelines.
• Interact with management at all levels with confidence and diplomacy.
• Lead planning, risk assessment, and testing for complex audits.
• Train and supervise junior auditors and provide feedback.
• Draft audit reports with root-cause analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Ensure audits comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, FRM or CFE) preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hanmi Financial Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Lead Auditor to oversee internal audit engagements, plan audits, assess risks, and develop tests for complex areas. You will direct and review work of other auditors and ensure timely, within-budget delivery while communicating findings to management.

The role requires strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and exceptional written and verbal skills.