What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at Amalgamated Bank of NY?
By joining our team, you’ll be joining a Bank that believes that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected is essential for us to grow as a company. We are dedicated to building a more equitable world in our everyday practices by embracing the values of our employees and customers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Applies knowledge of Bank operations to develop and maintain risk assessments and contributes results to the audit planning process.
- Obtains and records an understanding of the Bank’s processes and identifies and evaluates risks and the internal controls that mitigate the risks in all assigned operational processes.
- Develops risk and controls matrices and/or audit programs with minimal supervision.
- Performs assigned compliance and substantive testing procedures for audits, for assistance to regulators and external auditors, and for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Ensures audit assignments are appropriately documented, accurate, complete, and within budget.
- Prepares audit report drafts and other written communications with minimal supervision.
- Resolves requests and review notes promptly.
- Obtains data and prepares quarterly Audit Committee materials with minimal supervision.
- Advises the Internal Audit team on the use of data analytics techniques to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness of audits.
- Maintains effective relationships within the team, the department and the Bank.
- Provides timely communication to Internal Audit Management and informs them of significant issues that surface while conducting audits.
- Maintains continuing education requirements.
- Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent eqxperience
- Solid knowledge of auditing principles, practices and compliance standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong data analytics
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Knowledge of IIA Standards.
- Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
- Knowledge of data analytics techniques and statistical applications.
- 3-5 years of financial services experience, internal or external auditing or public accounting experience with a focus on banks
- Good understanding of COSO 2013 framework requirements
- One or more of the following licenses or accreditations or progress toward achievement is preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA)
- Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
- Certified Bank Auditor (CBA)
- Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
- Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor (CCBIA)
- Ability to positively interface and work well with all levels of staff and management (auditees and own department)
- High level of understanding of audit theory and knowledge of bank operations
- Working knowledge of relevant computer programs, i.e. Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, core banking system and query
- Ability to handle bank and client information and sensitive matters professionally and confidentially
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $120,000.00 – $140,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Amalgamated Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities / Females / Individuals with Disability / Veterans. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View our Pay Transparency Statement. Submission of a resume or any information regarding your qualifications does not constitute a promise or offer of employment. At Amalgamated Bank, we consider an applicant to be someone who has interviewed at least once, in person, with the hiring manager. Amalgamated Bank does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Effective February 18, 2025, employees in office-based positions will be working a Hybrid work schedule consisting of three days or more, on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, the contact center, branch service roles, and general services where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
