What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship- Audit Compliance position at Northwest Financial Corp.?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists with planning and executing internal audits of selected banking activities or processes. In particular, this position will assist with the planning and execution of in-person branch audits around the bank’s footprint. This would require travel to other locations and some overnights. Compiles and reports findings and recommendations.
- Assists in the completion of compliance, audit or other risk management projects, as needed.
- Serves as a backup for other position(s) and performs other duties, as assigned.
- Enhances career through work experience and continuing education.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Participates and responds to examinations, audits and third-party reviews.
- Complies with the Information Security Program and is accountable for maintaining a high level of risk and security awareness.
- Establishes a good image for the Bank by being active and visible in the community.
- Attends meetings as assigned.
- Develops a working knowledge of the Bank’s products and services through usage and webex attendance to provide quality customer service while building relationships and exceeding expectations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates degree; and up to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Above average verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical reference and basic algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid, logical conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to outlying branch areas, as business needs dictate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this light physical work position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Close up visual attention to detailed materials and effective hearing/verbal communication skills are needed. Must make accurate visual inspection of printed and/or written materials. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Regular customer service problem solving using established variables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NFC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran. NFC provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
