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Auditor
Associated Bank
Associated Bank
 
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Auditor-1310993
Description
The employment policy of Associated Banc-Corp, and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Associated) provides equal opportunity to all persons. We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We believe it is only with a diverse and inclusive workplace that the organization can truly perform at its best, carry out its vision, and make a difference for the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY
The Auditor is responsible for the performance of financial and operational audits for audit projects in designated areas. This encompasses providing objective risk centric assurances with respect to the effectiveness of risk management practices, governance processes and overseeing the system of internal controls. The Auditor is required to ensure audits in their designated business units are performed in accordance with department standards as outlined in the Corporate Audit Services Manual. The incumbent is required to maintain proactive client relationships with officers and staff within the designated business line, identify and solve matters that could contribute to risk and communicates to the Audit Manager with respect to audit matters relating to the designated businesses.

Operates in full compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as applicable regulations and laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements. Responsible to report any procedure or process that doesnt meet regulatory requirements including fraud, whether suspected or confirmed, to management. This reporting can be done directly to any member of management, including Human Resources or Corporate Security, or can be reported through Associateds anonymous Ethics Hotline.

KEY RESULT AREAS
Leadership & Supervision
Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Coaches & Develops Staff

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate unquestionable integrity, objectivity and probing inquisitiveness with a high tolerance for stress under adversarial conditions.
Possess strong ability to analyze a set of data and extract information critical to identifying and communicating inherent and residual risk to the business line.
Possess strong persuasive communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with staff and senior management in presenting audit findings and recommendations.
Strong knowledge of risk based auditing, risk identification and mitigation.
Interact effectively with Risk Management Department to identify and mitigate risk.
Possess strong organization and problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong customer service skills to internal and external customers.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Performance of audit activities including inquiry, testing and observation towards completion of audit projects.

2. Contributes to the planning of audit projects through the effective assessment of inherent and residual risks.

3. Responsible for researching laws, rules and regulations impacting designated audit projects and partnering with Risk Management to ensure the business risks are properly identified and mitigated within the business lines, and ensuring that the changes are incorporated into the independent assessment process performed by Corporate Audit Services.

4. Support the completion of audits through effective co-sourcing of outsourced audit activities to ensure appropriate and timely coverage of business line risks. This includes performing the research and training to enable the auditor to become a subject matter expert.

5. Primary contact with officers and staff within the assigned business lines regarding audit activities. Through inquiry and testing, analyze and discuss with the business line the effectiveness of risk management practices. Works in collaboration with the Audit Manager in the preparation of written communications with the business lines including Points for Discussion (proper identification of root cause and exposure), development of recommendations, and drafting audit reports and other correspondence.

6. Through inquiry and independent testing, identify and communicate the status updates on outstanding issues related to regulatory and audit findings for Audit Committee presentations.

7. Develop and communicate the annual risk based assessment of the audit projects within the designated portion of the audit universe. Coach and mentor peers in the documentation and analysis of key business controls, risk identification and mitigation.

8. Prepare materials with respect to examinations of Corporate Audit Services and assure timely resolution of regulatory comments.

9. Adherence to audit standards and Human Resources Policies.

10. Support the audit planning process through the analysis of financial performance, significant initiatives, fraud and operational losses and issues within the designated audit projects.

11. Perform other duties as requested by the Audit Manager.

Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Education
Bachelors Degree and a professional certification within two years

Preferred Education
Advanced Professional Certification as Certified Public Accountant

Minimum Experience
A minimum of zero to two years of progressive audit experience within the financial services industry is required.

Preferred Experience
Three+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with an emphasis on audit experience.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Ability to interpret policies & procedures in accordance with standard banking practices
Analyzing, interpreting and communicating complex issues and recommendations
Adherence to Company policy and procedures is required.
Perform duties in accordance with the Vision & Values of Associated Banc-Corp.
Regular attendance is required.
Basic math and reading skills, and attention to detail.
Use of basic office equipment (e.g., photocopier, voice mail, "fax" machine, calculator, multiple line telephones, typewriter, computers etc.).
Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.

Supervision
Responsible for the completion of audit assignments in accordance with department standards.

Travel
Travel to bank locations is required; travel is estimated at 30% to 35%.


Job: Audit
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Primary Location: Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Other Locations: Wisconsin-Green Bay
Work Locations: MILW-PLAZA EAST
330 E Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee 53202














Associated Bank

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

 
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