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Staff or Senior Auditor I - Banking, Trust & Fiduciary Audit
Internal Audit | Banking Operations | Trust & Asset Management | Risk & Compliance
Direct Hire | FTE
Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Staff or Senior Auditor I with strong banking, trust, and fiduciary audit experience to support internal audit functions across a complex financial institution environment. This role is responsible for executing audits across banking operations, finance, credit, trust services, and asset management functions to ensure internal controls are effective, regulatory standards are met, and operational risks are properly managed.
The ideal candidate will bring experience within regulated financial institutions and a strong understanding of trust, fiduciary services, banking products, and operational audit practices. This position requires a strategic thinker who can assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute internal audits across finance, credit, banking operations, banking products, human resources, and trust and asset management functions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal audit program to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
- Assist in the planning and execution of the Internal Audit Program in alignment with internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal and state regulations
- Assess risks and internal control environments to determine adequacy and operational effectiveness
- Perform testing of internal controls to identify regulatory violations, policy deviations, and operational risks
- Support audits related to trust and fiduciary services, ensuring compliance with trust administration and asset management standards
- Serve as liaison between the bank and external auditors, regulators, and third-party reviewers
- Coordinate audit schedules, information gathering, and regulatory examination preparation
- Review the quality and completeness of outsourced and co-sourced audit engagements, including workpaper assessments
- Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports including findings, audit opinions, and recommendations
- Analyze audit findings and recommend practical, risk-based solutions to improve controls and operations
- Monitor remediation progress and validate resolution of audit findings prior to closure
- Participate in key business initiatives and proactively provide audit guidance to leadership and operational teams
- Support integrated audit approaches and data analytics where applicable
- Perform semi-annual risk assessments of assigned auditable entities to evaluate emerging and existing risks
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical business practices
- Support audit team deliverables to ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
- Foster strong working relationships across business units and with Internal Audit leadership
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Equivalent financial institution experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related financial services role required
- Experience within a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four public accounting firm required
- Prior audit experience supporting:
- Banking Operations
- Credit and Lending
- Banking Products
- Finance
- Trust and Fiduciary Services
- Asset Management
- Strong understanding of financial institution regulatory environments and compliance requirements
- Experience evaluating internal controls and identifying operational and regulatory risk exposures
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification preferred
- Prior Trust and Fiduciary audit experience strongly preferred
- Experience with outsourced or co-sourced audit review processes
- Exposure to data analytics and continuous improvement within audit functions
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong report writing and audit documentation abilities
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain objective and unbiased in a diverse work environment
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality handling sensitive financial information
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within audit functions
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work across critical banking and fiduciary functions within a highly regulated financial environment while directly influencing risk management, compliance, and operational excellence. Candidates with strong trust audit experience and a proactive audit mindset will thrive in this strategic leadership role.
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Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.
We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.
MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.
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Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!
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