Senior Internal Auditor

Job description

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are: Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest. As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve. Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package: 25 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend About the Role: Seeking a highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor who combines strong audit and financial institution knowledge with exceptional communication, critical thinking, and professional judgment. This individual will lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, independently assess risk and control effectiveness, provide credible challenge to management, and serve as the Auditor-in-Charge by coordinating audit activities, providing direction and feedback to team members, and helping ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work. The ideal candidate communicates with confidence and credibility at all levels of the organization, demonstrates executive presence, and can analyze complex issues to identify root causes and practical solutions. They must be capable of translating technical findings into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as success in this role depends on the ability to build credibility, influence outcomes, and deliver high-quality audit work in a fast-paced environment. Prior internal audit, banking, or financial institution experience is required, along with demonstrated critical thinking, independent judgment, professional skepticism, sound decision-making, and the ability to effectively lead and mentor peers during audit engagements. Responsibilities: Produce quality workpapers that adhere to documented standards and requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) with the International Professional Practices Framework which includes standards, core principles and a code of ethics. All work produced by an Sr. Internal Auditor is required to be conducted in accordance these professional standards. Participate in annual risk assessment and planning activities as assigned. Execute moderately complex audits in compliance with audit standards and internal procedures; maintain independence and objectivity. Lead and execute moderately complex audit projects including setting audit objectives, scope and preparing audit programs, assigning work to team, oversee audit progress and deadlines. Document control narratives/flowcharts and conduct audit testing to evaluate control effectiveness. Review all audit workpapers to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards and internal procedures. Develop actionable recommendations to address identified control gaps. Draft summary reports and leads management discussions to report adequacy of internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements and management practices. Responsible for communicating audit results, recommendations, and conclusions to management. Acts as SME to other team members and organizational business partners. Perform moderately complex follow up activities to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken, includes validation of regulatory issues. Adhere to audit schedule and ensures completion of assignments and audits in the timeframe and hours allowed. Sets timeline expectations for individual contributors assigned to the audits they are in-charge of and hold individuals accountable for meeting those deadlines. Escalates roadblocks to lead. Conduct special projects or audits at the request of management. Comply with all Federal Regulations as they pertain to your job duties, including BSA. Position Requirements: This position is Remote. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting, or commensurate experience is Required. 3+ years of combined experience working within Internal Audit and a financial organization (such as a bank or credit union) is Required. Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely is Required. Demonstrated critical thinking, research, problem solving and organizational skills with consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgement is Required. Significant prior knowledge of internal controls concepts and practices is Required. Prior experience in creating, generating, and maintaining data, reports, queries, etc. is Required. Certifications are preferred: CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, CCUIA. Connexus Credit Union's Employer Recognitions: 2026 Best Place to Work in IT, Computer World Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60–1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.35