Senior Auditor

Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Audit Department is responsible for ensuring markets and centralized departments are in compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. The Audit Department acts in both an assurance role as well as a consulting role. The Associate Analyst performs intermediate level work individually or as part of a team. The Associate Analyst works with minimal guidance and direction while assisting newer auditors in their development. This is done in a collaborative manner in order to perform varied internal auditing assignments. In this role, the Associate Analyst uses critical thinking skills to complete assigned test work while utilizing available resources to research and understand different levels of risk and risk mitigation tactics.

What you will do

• Assist in program development and implementation as directed by management
• Complete established audit programs, including planning and being the auditor-in-charge for assigned audits
• Complete testwork and conducts audits of moderate complexity to verify accuracy of records, compliance of operations with policies and procedures and adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Create risk control matrix on prospective moderately complex engagement clients
• Lead moderately complex audit engagements with support from Audit management
• Lead interviews with individuals in departments and markets being audited
• Record each audit procedure to document work performed and results obtained
• Identify risks and communicate findings and proposed risk mitigation strategies to the markets and centralized department employees
• Collaborate with Audit Department personnel to arrive at reasonable conclusions
• Coordinate and lead others to accomplish established audit program objectives within agreed upon time constraints
• Interface with and assist outside auditors to expedite their work
• Create work papers in accordance with Internal Audit standards and navigate within various FirstBank applications and the eGRC system
• Train and mentor other employees in the department
• Research and maintain awareness of applicable regulations
• Respond to questions and provide moderately complex consultative support to retail locations and departments
• Complete minimum Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements to comply with department standards and to maintain certifications
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and complies with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (Business - Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration)
• A combination of post-high school education job related certification and related experience equivalent to 3 years may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in banking regulatory compliance
• Professional certifications, such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, CPE
• Previous internal or external (public) auditing experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions
• Critical thinking skills to assess alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve problems
• Active learning skills to understand the implications of new information for problem solving and decision making
• Active listening skills by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
• Excellent