Senior Internal Auditor I

Position Summary

The Senior Auditor I position has responsibility to determine scoping, testing, and reporting on an audit, with supervision provided by either an audit manager or Director within Internal Audit. Depending on the engagement, this position may have staff auditors working for them.

Primary Success Factors

• Performs all aspects of internal audits (Financial, Operational, Compliance, and Fraud). This is a level one senior auditor so there will be close managerial supervision of an audit senior at this level.

• Accurately identifies and clearly communicates audit requirements to key stakeholders.

• Understands how key risks and controls impact the business from an operational, accounting, and/or system perspective.

• Plans and executes audits in accordance with the Bank's audit methodology, with supervision.

• Ensures the test work performed and conclusions reached focus on the most critical risk areas.

• Manages project milestones and deadlines.

• Recognizes and proactively communicates potential risks and issues.

• Makes recommendations for risk mitigation and audit strategies based on accurate identification of potential market, business, financial/credit, operational, IT and talent risks.

• Performs follow-up procedures on Internal Audit observations.

• Builds and cultivates strong personal relationships with peers.

• Facilitates teamwork by contributing to team efforts, sharing responsibility for team results, and exhibiting a positive attitude.

• Consistently applies and stays current on best practices in the field of auditing.

• Applies an understanding of company short-term and long-term business unit financial and operational plans and objectives to adjust audit scope and procedures.

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the risks and opportunities related to financial instruments offered or entered into by the Bank.

• Accurately identifies and communicates market and regulatory trends that have the potential for substantive impact on organization strategies, policies or risks.

• Provides support for the Bank's external auditors.

• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations to ensure safe and sound business operations.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

• Three or more years of experience in auditing.

• Experience in banking, with capital markets, market risk, finance/accounting, or credit risk highly preferred

• Experience with risk-based audit approach preferred

• Current certification(s) (e.g., CPA, CIA, or CISA) are a plus

• CAAT system experience (Computer Aided Audit Techniques) is a plus

• Strong decision-making, communication, and analytical skills

• Ability to use solid judgment and manage multiple audits and issues within time constraints

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with flowcharting software is a plus

*Candidates with five or more years of experience in audit may be considered for a higher level role.

It is the policy of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation or status as a parent as defined by applicable law. It is the Bank's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.