Senior Auditor-Regulatory Reporting

Overview

This is a hybrid role (if located  Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Senior Auditor position supports the Regulatory Reporting Audit team and is responsible for evaluating documenting and testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and executing audit tasks under Manager guidance, continuing to strengthen internal audit and technical skills. Documents and evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and conformance with internal audit standards and methodologies. In this role, auditors will perform a variety of audit tasks as assigned in multiple phases of the audit lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution - Work and contribute on an audit team by completing assigned audit activities while applying Internal Audit's methodologies, procedures and systems. Participate in walk-throughs with audit clients and document how controls and processes operate using process narratives or flow charts. Identify audit exceptions and issues, and present findings to Auditor-in-Charge or manager. Develop project management skills by planning, prioritizing and organizing work effectively to meet assigned deadlines and due dates. Manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities in assigned assurance work while performing all work accurately and with high quality.
• Governance, Risk and Controls - Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls ensuring they are working properly and as designed by 1) evaluating key risks and controls, 2) identifying and documenting deficiencies and root causes. Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers in accordance with IA's standards and methodologies. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Builds Productive Relationships - Establish, foster and cultivate collaborative working relationships with peers and audit leadership. Collaborate openly and often with peers to share and gain knowledge. Begin addressing conflict courageously and quickly.
• Judgement and Decision Making- Apply critical thinking to assess whether controls are designed and operating effectively. Begin exercising sound judgement when identifying issues or inconsistencies. Strengthen effective challenge skills through questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo.
• Leadership - Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by proactively engaging in training to develop internal audit or technical knowledge and seeking and applying feedback from others. Working towards a professional certification.
• Technology and Innovation - Uses innovative tools and methodologies to work more efficiently and effectively (e.g. Data Analytics, full population testing, etc.).

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance

Preferred Area of Study : Business, Finance, Accounting or other directly related field.

License or Certification Type : Possess or in process of obtaining designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred Skills :

Audit or regulatory reporting experience at a Large Financial Institution

Knowledge of standard regulatory filings, including the FFIEC 031 and FRY9C, including the ability to interpret regulatory reporting instructions and guidance

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

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