Internal Audit Testing Associate

International bank in midtown Manhattan seeks INTERNAL AUDIT CONTROL TESTING CONSULTANT for temporary role of about 6 months, Remote until September and then 3 days onsite and 2 days remote after that

Internal Control Testing Consultant:
Internal controls serve as a component of the first line of defense in mitigating risks, maintaining the integrity of financial and accounting information, promoting accountability, and preventing fraud.

As such, they are an integral component of bank’s day-to-day execution of its business operations.

In order to align with industry best practices and ensure the firm maintains a robust control environment, bank has developed a first line, risk based Internal Controls Testing Program.

As Internal Control Testing Consultant you will have the opportunity to learn the material processes, operational risks, and key controls across the firm by performing control testing for the highest risk processes.

You will work with the program manager to complete the scheduled testing and documentation requirements of controls identified in the program.
Assist the program manager in performing risk based control testing to assess internal controls for design and effectiveness
Document testing results and collecting and archiving testing evidence
Perform walkthroughs with business units and corporate functions
Work with business units and functions to remediate control gaps/deficiencies
Work collaboratively with the Operational Risk Management team to address challenges and provide biweekly status updates
Report on testing status to various working groups/committees

Bachelor’s degree or higher
2-5 years of relevant experience in financial services (prior control testing, audit, risk, or operations experience preferred)
The ability to track organize and analyze data
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
The ability to effectively communicate with various business lines

Required Skills:
AUDIT
EXCEL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
OPERATIONS
FIRST LINE
INTERNAL CONTROLS
RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $55.00
– $60.00 per hour

Benefits:
Health insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
New York, NY 10019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Internal audits: 2 years (Required)