Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Compliance Insights

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits of financial, operational, and IT processes, supporting SOX compliance and driving control improvements. The role is hybrid and preferred from Houston, Salt Lake City, Louisville, or Indianapolis, with travel based on business needs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in audit or risk, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence across functions.

Qualifications

• We expect 3–5 years in internal or external audit, risk, or compliance.
• Experience in evaluating controls and process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits of operational processes and controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls across departments.
• Identify root causes and partner with management on risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare clear workpapers, findings and reports meeting internal standards.
• Communicate objectives, status updates and results to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop junior team members and support cross-functional collaboration.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Risk management

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit analytics tools

GRC/Compliance tools

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits of financial, operational, and IT processes, supporting SOX compliance and driving control improvements. The role is hybrid and preferred from Houston, Salt Lake City, Louisville, or Indianapolis, with travel based on business needs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in audit or risk, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence across functions.