Senior Internal Auditor – Risk, IT & Analytics (Hybrid)

Byline Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Byline Bank seeks an Internal Audit Senior to execute risk-based audits across the bank's lines of business, including financial, operational, compliance, and IT. You will evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls while mentoring junior auditors and supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires 3-4+ years in audit within financial services, strong control knowledge, and the ability to introduce AI and advanced analytics into the audit lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3-4+ years of experience in external or internal audit within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment methodologies.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA, CAMS, CiSA preferred.
• Experience with banking environments and knowledge of banking regulations a plus.
• Risk and control assessment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Project management and organization.
• Professional skepticism and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder influence and credibility.
• Experience using internal audit management systems.
• Working knowledge of AI and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up).
• Perform walkthroughs of key processes documenting controls which mitigate identified risks.
• Perform risk-based testing of internal controls across financial, operational, compliance, and IT areas.
• Perform ICFR testing.
• Conduct data analysis, walkthroughs, and control testing; document results in accordance with IIA standards and internal methodology.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks; validate root causes.
• Assist in developing annual audit plans based on risk assessments and regulatory priorities.
• Draft clear, concise audit findings and reports with actionable recommendations.
• Track and validate issue remediation and closure. Build strong relationships with business line management, risk, and compliance partners.
• Ensure audit work complies with IIA standards and internal policies.
• Introduce the use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics within the audit lifecycle.
• Coach and review work of junior auditors.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder influence & credibility

Project management & organization

Professional skepticism

Risk assessment knowledge

Internal audit management systems

AI and advanced analytics

Internal controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Internal audit management systems

AI analytics tools

Job description

Byline Bank seeks an Internal Audit Senior to execute risk-based audits across the bank's lines of business, including financial, operational, compliance, and IT. You will evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls while mentoring junior auditors and supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires 3-4+ years in audit within financial services, strong control knowledge, and the ability to introduce AI and advanced analytics into the audit lifecycle.