Senior Internal Auditor — Risk & Controls Leader

Arise Financial; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Benefits package

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Arise Financial, formerly Rockland FCU, is seeking an Internal Auditor II (Senior Auditor) to strengthen risk management and governance across operations, lending, compliance, and technology. You will lead audits, evaluate controls, and communicate actionable findings to leadership, reporting to the SVP, Administration & Risk.

You will perform risk assessments, testing, data analysis, and remediation follow-ups, while supporting regulatory examinations and enterprise-wide risk programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related experience in a financial institution or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of NCUA, FFIEC, BSA/AML, and consumer compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRCM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits across operational, financial, lending, compliance, and technology functions.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Perform audit testing, process reviews, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits of high-risk areas including lending, BSA/AML, cybersecurity, vendor management, and consumer compliance.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Use data analytics and reporting tools to enhance audit testing and decision-making.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and internal audit standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Arise Financial, formerly Rockland FCU, is seeking an Internal Auditor II (Senior Auditor) to strengthen risk management and governance across operations, lending, compliance, and technology. You will lead audits, evaluate controls, and communicate actionable findings to leadership, reporting to the SVP, Administration & Risk.

You will perform risk assessments, testing, data analysis, and remediation follow-ups, while supporting regulatory examinations and enterprise-wide risk programs.