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Senior Internal Auditor Chicago, IL (Loop) Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote) | Full-time Want internal audit work that covers the whole business, not just one corner of it? This Senior Internal Auditor role at a respected commercial bank lets you lead your own audits across finance, operations, compliance and technology and present your findings to senior leaders.
About the company: Our client is a well-established commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, serving businesses, investors and consumers across the Midwest. It has been recognized again and again as a great place to work, with a people-first culture, real investment in growth and a strong commitment to its communities.
What you'll do:
  • Lead risk-based audits from planning and walkthroughs through fieldwork, reporting and follow-upTest internal controls across financial, operational, compliance and IT areas, including ICFR work
  • Spot control gaps and emerging risks, dig into root causes and write clear findings with practical recommendations
  • Help build the annual audit plan and track issues through remediation and closure
  • Partner with business, risk and compliance leaders, and coach and review the work of junior auditors
  • Bring data analytics and AI tools into the audit process
  • What you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field 3-4+ years of external or internal audit experience, ideally in financial services
  • Strong grasp of internal controls and risk assessment
  • Clear writing, sound judgment and the confidence to influence stakeholdersCPA, CIA, CAMS or CISA preferred; banking and regulatory knowledge is a plus
  • Experience with audit management software and an interest in analytics and AIMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future
Compensation and benefits:
  • Base salary of $95,000-$115,000, depending on experience
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, 401(k) and paid time off
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the downtown office, 2 days remote
Buckingham Search is the recruiting partner on this role. If you're a senior auditor ready to own your audits and grow inside a bank that invests in its people, apply here or message us for a confidential conversation!

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Level

Senior

Salary

$95,000-$115,000

Location

Evanston, IL

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Commercial Banking

Posted

yesterday

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