Senior Internal Auditor

Role Overview

• Leads and executes audits of increased complexity and scope, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, issue validation and reporting.
• Develops audit scope and objectives using a risk-based methodology; designs audit programs and testing approaches tailored to process risk, control maturity and regulatory requirements.
• Documents work performed and conclusions reached; ensures audit workpapers are complete, accurate and support audit observations.
• Identifies control gaps, root causes and risk implications; develops practical, risk-aligned recommendations and partners with stakeholders to define appropriate remediation actions.
• Drafts clear, well-supported audit observations and reports; validates accuracy of facts and conclusions and communicates results to business leaders and management.
• Provides ongoing communication to stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle, including status updates, issue escalation and alignment on observations and remediation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field, or 6+ years of student loan work experience or 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting or risk management within financial services or a comparably regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and manage projects and initiatives from planning through execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, with a generous employer subsidy.
• Company paid life & disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts and robust wellness programs.
• Generous 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6% and additional discretionary contribution potential.
• Holiday time off, paid time off accrual starting at 20 days/year and commuter subsidy.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,500/year for approved programs and student loan payment reimbursement up to $4,800/year.
• Up to $5,250 of qualifying education benefits can be reimbursed pre-tax.