Auditor II- Corporate Functions - City National Bank
Los Angeles, CA 90071
About the Job
The Senior Auditor (Auditor II) is responsible for assisting in the development of an internal audit project’s scope, performing internal audit procedures, executing test work, and preparing internal audit workpapers and reports reflecting the results of the work performed for review by management review.
Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on Marketing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Data Management, Corporate Security, and Legal Services. The Senior Auditor may also assist Internal Audit management through the execution of continuous auditing activities, department administrative activities and special projects. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining awareness of industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory changes and expectations.
• Execute audit strategy for the sound application of risk-based auditing by assisting in defining audit scope, executing audit programs and test work, and drafting conclusions leveraging automation and innovative methods in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Execute audit testing and ensuring it is performed in a timely manner and conforms with quality standards, audit policies, and procedures.
• Assess impacts to business processes, controls, and strategies to provide recommendations on severity ratings and escalate broad themes or trends accordingly based on existing business knowledge.
• Exercise intellectual curiosity and judgment to effectively influence and challenge management to improve the control environment and drive continuous improvements on audit..
• Work collaboratively with a team of skilled colleagues, working closely with the Audit Manager and Director to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Maintains business partner relationships, primarily with line management, to develop business knowledge.
• Exercises sound knowledge of product, business, and technical expertise to effectively challenge management to improve the control environment.
• Be responsible for maintaining and executing continuous monitoring program in accordance with audit methodology.
Must-Have*
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience in performing internal control audits and risk assessments required
- Minimum 1 year of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas required
- Knowledge of US banking/financial regulations and business acumen, including but not limited to Banking Services, HR, Corporate Governance
- Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS) a plus
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and business management.
- Ability to work in teams or independently, think innovatively and demonstrate critical problem-solving skills.
- Some understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
- Some understanding of internal control concepts and application of such.
- Working knowledge of banking industry laws and regulations.
- Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
- Prior financial services industry experience is a plus.
- Experience with data analytics.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'