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Internal Audit Manager

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Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal audit processes, risk assessment, and compliance within banking or financial services, while effectively managing audit teams and communicating complex issues to senior management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Internal Audit ManagementRisk AssessmentAudit MethodologyCPA, CIA, or CISA CertificationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development and annual refresh of Lead Internal Audit’s risk assessment and audit plan
  • Conduct independent operational, compliance, and FDICIA audits and assessments
  • Own insourced and co-sourced audits from scoping through report issuance
  • Manage audit planning, evidence quality, conclusions, findings, management responses, and follow-up
  • Manage and develop Internal Audit staff, balance workload, coach staff, review workpapers, and direct education and training
  • Oversee co-sourced resources to ensure compliance with Internal Audit’s scope, methodology, quality, and reporting expectations
  • Challenge business owners constructively and secure clear management responses
  • Ensure findings are accurate, supported, and actionable; validate remediation and monitor or escalate overdue actions
  • Prepare and present written reports for the Audit Committee
  • Ensure responsible use of Google-native tools, Asana issue tracking, standardized templates, and AI while preserving confidentiality and professional judgment
  • Report to the Head of Internal Audit

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as accounting, business, or finance required
  • 5+ years of experience in internal audit and banking/financial services or a related field
  • Experience in a regulated bank or fintech environment preferred
  • One or more of the following professional certifications required: CPA, CIA, or CISA
  • Experience leading audits, supervising auditors, and partnering with senior management, process owners, external auditors, and regulatory examiners
  • Ability to evaluate evidence, challenge unsupported conclusions, and ensure audit findings are accurate, clear, and actionable
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal control evaluation, audit methodology, issue management, and regulatory expectations
  • Strong judgment and analytical skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, including explaining complex risks and control issues clearly to executives and directors
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive audits and projects simultaneously
  • Self starter, engaged, proactive and ready to roll up your sleeves

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation, including opportunities for equity grants and cash bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
  • Fun and challenging team environment
  • Career growth opportunities

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Hard Skills
Operational AuditsCompliance AuditsFDICIA AuditsEvidence EvaluationAudit PlanningIssue ManagementControl EvaluationReport PreparationAudit Findings ValidationCo-sourced Audit Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong JudgmentAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Google-native ToolsAsana Issue TrackingStandardized TemplatesAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACIACISA
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentFintechAudit Committee