Staff Auditor

Union Bank & Trust; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Bank & Trust in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Staff Auditor to perform risk-based audit testing across bank and wealth management departments, evaluating internal controls and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. You will document findings, communicate issues to process owners and audit leadership, and support continuous improvement while adhering to professional standards.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to grow within an established regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or related field preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting with some coursework preferred.
• Six months to two years banking or internal audit experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute audit procedures across bank and wealth management areas per plan.
• Assess design and effectiveness of controls and test compliance with policies and regulations.
• Document audit work and identify control gaps and risks.
• Communicate questions and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Adhere to bank policies, laws, and required compliance training.
• Report compliance issues in accordance with bank policy.
• Support other duties or projects as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Integrity and ethics

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Auditor performs risk-based audit testing across various bank and wealth management departments, evaluating internal controls and compliance with UBT policies, regulatory requirements, in accordance with professional auditing standards. This professional identifies, documents, and communicates potential audit concerns to process owners and audit leadership.

Essential Functions

• Independently execute assigned audit procedures across bank and wealth management areas in alignment with the internal audit plan.
• Assess control design and effectiveness and test compliance with UBT policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Clearly document audit work and identify control gaps and related risks, in audit work papers.
• Communicate questions, and potential issues to process owners and audit leaders and begin to exercise judgment in evaluating audit concerns.
• Respond timely and constructively to review feedback from audit leaders and incorporate guidance into future work.
• Understand and adhere to all bank policies, laws and regulations applicable to their role. Complete compliance training and follow internal processes and controls as required.
• Report compliance issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in bank policies.
• Performs other job-related duties or special projects assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting, with minimum of 6 hours of accounting college coursework preferred.
• At least six months to 2 years Banking or Internal Audit experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams, and the ability to work efficiently in other software programs as needed.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s License.

Preferred Talents

• Accurate, detailed and organized
• Clear, professional communicator, both written and verbal
• Deadline driven and time efficient
• Analytical and able to identify patterns, exceptions, and root causes
• High integrity, adhering to the utmost ethical standards.
• Good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Self-directed and collaborative; works effectively with audit teammates and business partners
• Comfortable learning new systems and using data/tools to support audit testing and analysis.

Working Environment

Indoor work- not exposed to outdoor elements or hazards. Some sedentary work lifting and/or carrying up to 20 lbs occasionally. Periodic travel with overnight stay occasionally. This role is eligible for hybrid work from home opportunity under the work from home guidelines upon completion of onboarding.