Professional Practices Staff Auditor PROFE002166

About the position The Professional Practices Staff Auditor position is a critical role within the internal audit team, operating under the guidance of the Director of Professional Practices. This position is primarily remote, allowing for flexibility while engaging in various internal audit assignments. The Staff Auditor will play a key role in executing the Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan (QAIP), which is designed to ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards framework. The overarching goal of this role is to foster continuous improvement within the audit processes, promote consistency across audits, enhance performance metrics, and maintain a high standard of performance within the department. In this role, the Staff Auditor will oversee the annual risk assessment process, which includes developing the annual internal audit plan and audit schedule. They will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department, recommending corrective actions as necessary to address any identified issues. The Staff Auditor will also periodically review the relevance of KPIs and suggest changes to metrics or targets to align with best practices, demonstrate the value of internal services, or adapt to changes in internal processes. Additionally, the Staff Auditor will manage Regulatory Change Management, identifying regulatory events that may impact the bank and communicating these to the internal audit team. They will maintain essential documents such as the Internal Audit Department Charters, Audit Policy Manual, and the Manual of Audit Procedures. The Staff Auditor will assist in preparing Audit Committee reporting documents and monthly Internal Audit Tracking Reports, and may attend key company-level committee meetings as requested. This role requires proactive engagement with management to identify and mitigate emerging risk issues, ensuring that the internal audit function remains effective and responsive to the needs of the organization. Responsibilities • Execute the Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan (QAIP) to monitor compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards. , • Oversee the annual risk assessment process, including the internal audit plan and audit schedule. , • Monitor and report on the department's key performance indicators (KPIs). , • Recommend corrective actions as necessary based on performance assessments. , • Periodically review KPIs for relevancy and recommend changes to metrics or targets as needed. , • Manage Regulatory Change Management by identifying regulatory events impacting the Bank and communicating with the internal audit team. , • Maintain Internal Audit Department Charters, Audit Policy Manual, and Manual of Audit Procedures. , • Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee reporting documents and monthly Internal Audit Tracking Reports. , • Attend key Company level committee meetings as requested by the Director of Professional Practices or CAO. , • Work with Management to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risk issues. , • Meet with the Audit Committee and participate in meetings as applicable. , • Review audit programs and processes to ensure a risk-based approach is in place in the Department. , • Complete any additional tasks assigned by the Director of Professional Practices, CAO, or Audit Committee. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline is required. , • 2 - 5 years of relevant auditing experience is required. , • CPA, CFE, CAMS, CRCM, CISA, or CIA certification is a plus. , • Public accounting and/or banking experience is preferred. , • Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills are necessary. , • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required. , • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint) is essential. , • Experience with Pentana Vision GRC Software is a plus. Nice-to-haves • Ability to demonstrate relationship and partnership building. , • Vision and strategic thinking capabilities. , • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. , • Strong ability to develop issue identification skills. , • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. , • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to new information. Benefits Apply Job!