Sr Internal Auditor - IT

Sr Internal Auditor - IT

Location : Location

US-WA-Seattle

Multiple Locations

Boise Campus| Regional Office Based (Multiple Location Available) |

Location / Org Data : Name

Corporate Administration

Location : Address

Regional Office-Based (Multiple Locations Available)

Location : City

Seattle

Location : State / Province

WA

ID

2025-4287

Category

Audit

Position Type

Full Time

Min

USD $90,000.00 / Yr.

Max

USD $105,000.00 / Yr.

Min

USD $90,000.00 / Yr.

Max

USD $105,000.00 / Yr.

Job Summary

The position of Internal Auditor - IT Audit Senior is responsible for conducting audits of internal controls and bank operations, performing testing related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and supervising the work performed by Staff Auditors. This entails assisting management in the planning and scoping of individual audits, performing test procedures, and preparing final reports in conformance with department standards. It also involves interacting with management in identifying risks during planning and discussing any identified audit exceptions. Along with the key functions listed below, each position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when servicing our co-workers and WAFD customers, and living our Corporate Values of Integrity, Ownership, Simplicity, Teamwork, and Service Culture.

KEY FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to, the following :

Maintain a good working knowledge of professional auditing standards, bank regulatory requirements, IT / Cybersecurity developments, and department operating procedures.

• Review regulatory and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process. In addition, assess the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls.
• Work independently to complete audits of moderate complexity as well as assigned areas in other audits, and consistently achieve audit department objectives relating to timeliness, quality, adherence to budget, and individual productivity.
• Assists in planning of audits.
• Review and assess bank operations to evaluate the sufficiency of internal controls, extent of compliance with policy and regulations, as well as identify areas for improvement.
• Produce high quality work papers that support audit conclusions and comply with department standards.
• Timely communicate to audit management status of work assigned and any issues impacting timelines, budget, or audit scope.
• Effectively communicate audit results to management both verbally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively with Internal Audit management and our various lines of business to deliver value-added recommendations for the remediation of issues identified.
• Maintain a positive relationship with external auditors and regulatory examiners.
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) with all levels of the Bank to successfully accomplish audit objectives while portraying knowledge and confidence.
• Follows the Bank's Information Security policies, ensuring that the processing and handling of client and confidential bank information is done in a secure manner and environment.
• Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
• Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required.
• Adhere to and ensure staff adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations. To that end, ensure timely and accurate preparation of Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports and other recordkeeping requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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Benefits

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Requisition Post Information

11 / 20 / 2025