We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor to join our team at Alerus Financial. As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for providing expertise, advice, and counsel to our functional areas, leading projects and team activities, and implementing audit strategy to ensure the sound application of risk-based practices.

• Plan and Conduct Audits
  • Assist in developing the annual audit plan and perform internal audits in conformity with the annual audit plan and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
  • Manage and perform internal audits of various functions at Alerus, with a primary focus on banking or retirement plans, trusts, and investments.
  • Prepare or update planning and risk assessment tools for each audit area identified.
  • Develop or update audit programs as deemed necessary based on new regulations and results of risk assessments.
  • Conduct internal audits in a timely manner utilizing a risk-based approach that contains sufficient documentation to support audit procedures performed.
  • Supervise, provide guidance, and review work papers.
  • Monitor progress on audit recommendations issued by internal audit and external organizations.
  • Assist with and/or manage audits of other functional areas as necessary.
  • Assist with audits and examinations performed by external organizations.
  • Strive to identify opportunities for efficiencies while performing audit procedures.
• Maintain Knowledge of Products and Services
  • Assist in streamlining processes and functions while maintaining adequate controls.
  • Perform research on new regulations and adjust audit programs as necessary.
  • Understand the areas being audited, including attending meetings and training.
  • Maintain current knowledge of company procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Analyze current company policies and procedures for appropriateness.
  • Carry out a program of continuing education.
  • Obtain and seek out specialized training in assigned area of focus (banking or retirement plans, trusts, and investments).
• Communicate Audit Findings
  • Responsible for both verbal and written reporting of audit findings.
  • Communicate policy exceptions, compliance violations, and control weaknesses to department supervisors and managers during audit engagements.
  • Submit audit work, findings, and reports to Audit Manager for review.
  • Present final reports to management of departments audited.
  • Support all audit work for presentation to the Audit Committee, external auditors, and regulatory examiners.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience in bank or financial institution internal auditing; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification (CPA, CBA, CIA, or CFSA) or advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• Broad knowledge of banking functions, retirement plans, trusts, and investments.
• Experience with evaluating and testing internal controls.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform research independently and work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to provide leadership, supervision, and training for employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective persuasion and collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify, support, and execute change.
• Attentive to details.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Professional attitude.
• Positive disposition.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.