Staff Auditor-Allowance, Credit Analytics and Credit Reporting

This is a hybrid role is located in either Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office is expected

This Staff Auditor position supports the Allowance, Credit Analytics and Credit Reporting team and would be responsible for evaluating, testing the effectiveness of and documenting internal controls while ensuring 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 under supervision to develop internal audit skills and gain working knowledge of the Bank.

• Audit Execution: Work and contribute on an audit team by completing assigned audit activities (including audit engagements, risk assessments or continuous monitoring) while learning 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. Develop project management skills by planning, prioritizing and organizing work effectively to meet assigned deadlines and due dates. Manage multiple tasks in assigned engagement work, while performing all work accurately and with high quality.
• Governance, Risk and Controls -Test effectiveness and sustainability of internal controls by evaluating key risks and controls and documenting control deficiencies. Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers documenting what was tested and what was found 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.
• Judgement and Decision Making - Apply critical thinking to assess whether controls are operating effectively. Begin exercising sound judgement when identifying issues or inconsistencies. Begin developing effective challenge skills through questioning assumptions.
• Leadership - Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by proactively engaging in training to develop internal audit or technical knowledge and seeking feedback from others. Begin working towards a professional certification.
• Technology and Innovation - Demonstrate an interest in learning and using innovative tools and methodologies to work more efficiently and effectively (e.g. Data Analytics, full population testing, etc.).

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in Accounting or internal auditing OR High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in Accounting or internal auditing

Preferred Area of Study: Business, Finance, Accounting or IT

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:

• Knowledge of major regulatory areas of focus, including banking, systems, regulations, and audit procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite Skills
• Data Analytics
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services and auditing (internal or public accounting)

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.