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Artius Solutions lists this Senior Internal Auditor opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Location: Chicago, IL
About the Role
As part of our client's Internal Audit function, you'll play an active role in shaping how we approach risk and controls bringing fresh thinking to audit methodology and helping build a culture of continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, applies sound judgment, and delivers recommendations that are both practical and meaningful.
How you will make a difference:
Drive process improvements over time that meaningfully reduce operational costs and inefficiencies
Evaluate the strength of risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies, providing assurance that unwanted exposures are being addressed
Harness audit technology and analytics tools to expand testing capabilities and sharpen the focus and effectiveness of each engagement
Responsibilities: Own risk-based audit engagements end-to-end - from scoping and planning through fieldwork and final stakeholder reporting, serving as the primary engagement contact
Organize and guide team-led interviews and control walkthroughs with process owners to assess design adequacy and pinpoint unmitigated risk exposure
Direct the team's testing execution and ensure all workpapers and supporting documentation meet quality standards and validate control effectiveness
Identify and communicate emerging risks, control gaps, and actionable recommendations to relevant business partners in a timely manner
Author clear, well-structured audit reports that capture scope, methodology, conclusions, and findings
Partner with business units to evaluate departmental processes and controls, offering guidance on opportunities for strengthening the control environment
Engage in project and change initiatives to proactively flag risks prior to go-live or implementation
Mentor and review the work of junior team members throughout each engagement
Build and apply data analytics approaches to surface insights and shape audit strategy
Manage engagement timelines to ensure on-time delivery in line with internal methodology and standards
Adapt readily to shifting priorities, evolving business needs, and varied engagement demands
Take on additional responsibilities as needed
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience
4 or more years of audit experience within banking, financial services, or a related regulated industry
Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Familiarity with recognized audit frameworks and internal control standards
CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification - or active progress toward one
Exposure to secondary mortgage market operations is a plus
Broader financial markets knowledge or experience is a plus
Hands-on experience using data analytics tools to interrogate large data sets and generate audit insights; familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, or Microsoft SQL is strongly preferred
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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