Senior Analyst, Audit

If you’re looking for a meaningful career, you’ll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster’s values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer.

Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work!

Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent assurance and guidance across all lines of business and team members are encouraged to think creatively, challenge current processes, build relationships, identify, and evaluate current and emerging risks, and hold themselves and teammates accountable in a flexible and delivery driven environment. 

A Senior Audit Analyst is responsible for assisting in the audit planning, fieldwork and reporting of assurance and advisory engagements, communicating observations and recommendations to management, and staying current on risks and controls specific to a set portfolio of responsibilities. Senior Audit Analyst works as an individual contributor who may provide guidance to other analysts and is responsible to meet pre-established goals and department metrics for assigned engagements. This position provides opportunity for growth and development within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engagements and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Identify risks and controls in business processes and develop appropriate test plans.

• Assist in the implementation of automated audit techniques, including data analytics, to enhance the audit process.

• Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

• Prepare and/or review detailed audit documentation.

• Identify and communicate control weaknesses and instances of non-compliance and recommendations to improve the control environment.

• Prepare written audit reports to include audit objectives, scope, observations, and final recommendations. Execute validation procedures according to department procedures

• Support risk assessment

• Perform continuous monitoring of assigned portfolio business units, special projects and/or high-risk areas of focus.

• Maintain and continuously improve technical auditing and banking industry expertise.

• Contribute to the department’s strategic initiatives.

Experience:

• Five plus years of experience auditing (internally or externally).

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.

• Prior banking industry experience preferred.

• Technical skillset in financial services strongly preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, analytical and project management skills.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Wolters Kluwer TeamMate+ a plus.

• Experience with data analytic tools a plus.

• Certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, FRM) preferred; plan to obtain relevant certification required.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000USD to $95,000USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.