Internal Audit Associate - Financial Services
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States or Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Associate – Risk Advisory in Elliott Davis' Financial Services Group, supporting internal audit engagements across core banking functions (loan operations, deposit operations, ACH/electronic payments, wire transfers, branch operations, accounting and financial reporting, HR/payroll, and ERM/MRM). You will perform walkthroughs, testing of controls, and documentation; identify risks and control gaps; support regulatory compliance assessments (FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state regulators); prepare audit reports with root cause analysis and practical recommendations; contribute to project management and continuous improvement; and collaborate with clients and stakeholders. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to ~25 nights/year.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- 0-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields (internships accepted)
- Foundational understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
- Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory expectations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical audit and banking knowledge
- Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)
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