Senior Internal Auditor

Hancock Whitney Bank - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a crucial role in the Internal Audit Department by implementing strategic objectives, conducting risk assessments, and leading audit work. This position is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and compliance of IT systems and processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and developing partnerships with audit clients to understand their goals and risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of IT systems and processes to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of IT controls and processes to safeguard sensitive information.
• Participate in enterprise-level risk assessments to help produce a risk-based audit plan and recommend updates as needed.
• Lead and participate in the planning and performance of audit fieldwork to evaluate financial information accuracy and internal controls effectiveness.
• Assist in the development of audit staff by providing feedback, reviewing work papers, and training/mentoring.
• Effectively communicate risk-based findings to management and coordinate acceptable management responses for reported issues.
• Develop partnerships with audit clients to understand their goals, processes, and areas of potential risk.
• Perform continuous monitoring for assigned areas to assess risk and recommend adjustments to the audit plan.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of risk-based audit programs and internal control questionnaires.
• Participate in impactful special projects and keep stakeholders informed about audit work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• At least 3+ years of internal and/or external audit experience, preferably in Financial Services.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CIA strongly preferred.
• Experienced knowledge of IT auditing standards, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experienced knowledge of accounting, finance, internal control, and risk management practices.
• Advanced level project management skills.
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Significant additional professional level work experience may be considered for someone with a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field or without a certification.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.