Staff Internal Auditor

Position Overview

As a Staff Internal Auditor, you will partner with your assigned Line of Business, Risk, Compliance and Audit professionals, and RCA Managers to create, implement, maintain, review, or oversee an effective risk management framework. You will participate in projects to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, identify gaps, and recommend solutions to minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human error. You will also serve as a functional liaison between the Line of Business and the Lines of Defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising audit engagements through detailed planning, including understanding risks, risk mitigation strategies, business processes, key risk areas, and critical controls.
• Oversee staff auditors performing control testing in accordance with audit program requirements, including appropriate sampling and testing methodologies.
• Evaluate audit results and ensure documentation supports audit conclusions and complies with internal audit standards.
• Develop audit issues with audit leadership, including identifying exposures, assessing impact, determining root causes, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Support audit managers during reporting and audit completion phases, including the preparation of audit reports.
• Apply coaching feedback to improve effectiveness and results.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• More than five years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial services, including financial reporting, accounting practices, tax regulations, SOX requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• In-depth understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification or advanced degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet concurrent deadlines.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision services.
• Basic term life insurance with optional term life coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability programs providing financial assistance during periods of disability.
• Pregnancy-related disability coverage and caregiver leave.
• Employer-funded retirement plan, including pension or defined contribution options.
• Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks based on salary grade and length of service.
• Access to up to 11 paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance programs.
• Sick and Safe Leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours annually unless otherwise required by law.

Compensation

The salary range listed is based on the primary job location and may vary depending on the role’s location. U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes incentive programs, recognition programs, employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) contributions, and pension benefits, all subject to eligibility requirements.