Auditor

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform walkthroughs and flowchart processes, identify key controls, create and execute thorough testing methods to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Identify control improvement needs and recommend management actions.
• Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive work paper documentation in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards.
• Perform follow-up activity on issues reported by Audit and other assurance provider.
• Become a knowledge source for Bank operations or functions by serving in the role of 'Audit Liaison'. This role will allow you to create and maintain a positive and collaborative partnership with one or more business leaders in our district, develop a broad business perspective of Federal Reserve System functions and services, and to stay informed about business practices.
• Complete annual risk assessments for the assigned functions and provide input to the department's annual audit plan.
• Participate in local (District) and nationwide (System) workgroups.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires two or more years of experience as an Internal Auditor and/or Internal Audit Consultant.
• Analytical approach and critical thinking skills. Ability to apply good judgment when making decisions related to internal control evaluations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear, persuasive audit work papers, and communicate audit results including observations.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and influence others effectively through various mediums.
• Ability to flowchart processes, identify key controls, and develop applicable audit procedures.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); and the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk assessment and IT Control frameworks.
• Strong analytical / critical thinking skills and ability to apply sound judgment when making decisions related to business activities of moderate to high complexity.

• Knowledge of operational and business concepts and risk (including fraud) assessment practices
• Have a general understanding of information security, general IT controls, application controls, and technology risks for various hardware and software platforms.
• Ability to establish collaborative team and audit client relationships including negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Willing and able to travel as needed for 15% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with the intent to become a US Citizen.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Professional audit certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or commitment to obtain the CIA within the first two years of employment.
• Internal auditing experience within financial services and/or government agency.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted auditing and data analytics software.
• Solid understanding of internal control systems applicable to Federal Reserve Bank operations and functions.

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Base Salary Range: Min: $82,600Mid: $107,300 Max: $131,900 (Location: San Francisco)

Base Salary Range: Min: $75,300 Mid: $97,600 Max: $120,100 (Location: Los Angeles)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.

The Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know atsf.hr.recruitment@sf.frb.org.

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