Job Description
Cross River Bank
(“CRB”) is a venture-backed bank reinventing banking to power the financial
services of the future. CRB is a leader in Marketplace Lending, providing
cutting edge solutions to some of the largest and most innovative FinTechs in
the market. As a bank that originates more than $2.5BN annually and manages
more than $1.3BN of assets, we are building out enterprise risk management that
is crucial to support our business growth.
The Internal Audit
function at Cross River is a dynamic agent for change. We are looking for a
talented and driven person with risk and control experience in either banking
or fin tech to join our fast-growing team. We offer an opportunity to grow and
develop your career in a small, highly skilled team. This is a high visibility role
that will offer a professional the opportunity to advance their expertise in
high-tech processes.
Summary
In this role, the Audit Manager/Senior Auditor assists
in the completion of the annual Internal Audit Plan by independently planning
and conducting internal audits from start to finish; assigning, reviewing and
supervising work of staff auditors; and, conforming to Institute of Internal
Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Auditing. Audit activities include: pre-audit planning and audit program
drafting; identification and assessment of risks; designing and completing
testing of internal controls and operating procedures; reviewing for compliance
with bank policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; drafting initial
findings and audit reports; and providing sound recommendations for
improvements or corrective action. The Audit Manager/Senior Auditor will also
assist in the administration of Internal Audit and the Board of Directors’
Audit and Risk Committee activities.
Responsibilities
- In accordance with the annual audit plan
and schedule, as assigned, independently plan and conduct internal audits and
tests applying a risk-based audit methodology and Institute of Internal
Auditors’ standards. Following the completion of internal audits and tests, the
Audit Manager/Senior Auditor determines results based on own discretionary
judgement and makes recommendations for future improvements where needed.
- Complete all assignments within
established timetables to enable the issuance of all audit reports and other
deliverables by the applicable deadline(s). This may also include ad hoc projects and special investigations.
- Create business monitoring quarterly
summaries evidencing monitoring of the risk environment and assessing the
emerging risks discovered through the Business Monitoring process.
- Build client relationships. Interact
confidently, courteously, and professionally with clients at all levels,
external audit, examiners and audit vendors’ teams, and proactively assist
other staff members during busy periods.
- Demonstrate progress in understanding
clients’ businesses, group and department interrelationships and operations,
and apply this knowledge to document and draw appropriate conclusions on the
effectiveness of the clients’ controls
- Develop knowledge of key regulations that
influence audit scope.
Qualifications & Skills
- BA/BS or equivalent
required. Related certifications a plus (CPA, CIA, CRCM, CISA, CFSA)
- 3 to 5+ years of Internal/External Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management
related experience in banking, other financial institutions, public accounting,
and/or regulatory agency required
- Self-starter and ability
to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong planning, organizational and
prioritization skills.
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in a
fast pace environment while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to interact
effectively with employees and management at all levels
- Highly
proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
