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Senior Associate, Internal Audit (Issues Validation)

Sallie Mae
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026

About the role

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

Senior Associate, Internal Audit (Issues Validation)

SMB Shared Services, Inc., 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713

Full time 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

What you’ll do:      

  • Support the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, assessing risks, and assisting in the development of internal controls.
  • Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audit procedures for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
  • Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Document audit workpapers and findings in a clear and concise manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive audit programs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Participate in discussions with auditees to gather information, clarify audit observations, and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
  • Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
  • Hybrid work permitted up to 3 days per week within a reasonable commuting distance of Newark, Delaware.

WHAT YOU HAVE:     Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience as a Internal Auditor, or related role where required experience was gained. Employer will also accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field of study and one (1) year of experience as a as a Internal Auditor, or related role where required experience was gained. Also requires 1 year of experience in the following:

  • Audit principles, methodologies, and standards such as IIA Global Internal Audit Standards;
  • Relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards such as those relevant to safety and soundness of financial institutions such as Section 39 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 CFR Part 30 and compliance with consumer protection laws such as Truth in Savings Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Community Reinvestment Act;
  • Audit software such as Workiva and Microsoft Office suite; and
  • Model Risk Management process, including best practices around maintaining and developing Models and Tools and reviewing Model Documentation for adequacy and sufficiency.

CONTACT:                      Send resume to TA@salliemae.com and reference job title and location.

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Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

  • Competitive base salaries 

  • Bonus incentives 

  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

  • Comprehensive medical, den

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