Senior Risk Advisory — Fintech & Banking Audit Leader

Elliott Davis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Elliott Davis seeks a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group in Charleston. You will lead internal audit engagements for fintechs and financial institutions, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality advisory services.

The role emphasizes engagement execution, client management, and mentoring junior team members. Join a firm known for collaborative culture and strong professional development opportunities, with a focus on risk, assurance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, fintech operations, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of fintech operations, banking operations, COSO, and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead internal audit engagements across key banking and fintech functions: Accounting, Loan operations, Deposit operations, ACH payments, Wire transfers, Financial reporting, HR/payroll, ERM, MRM, Investment and treasury operations, Bank Secrecy Act/AML, Compliance management.
• Plan and coordinate audit testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks and process improvements.
• Review associate workpapers for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Associates on audit procedures and banking concepts.
• Prepare and review audit reports with observations and root cause analysis.
• Support client communications, leading portions of meetings and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping activities.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

COSO framework

ERM

Job description

Elliott Davis seeks a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group in Charleston. You will lead internal audit engagements for fintechs and financial institutions, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality advisory services.

The role emphasizes engagement execution, client management, and mentoring junior team members. Join a firm known for collaborative culture and strong professional development opportunities, with a focus on risk, assurance, and