Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Job Summary:
Fremont Bank, a leading mid-tier bank in the nation, is seeking an Internal Auditor to join its team. As an Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for executing audits to support the completion of the annual audit plan. This includes assessing business risks and internal control systems, developing audit tests, carrying out audit fieldwork, and developing audit findings that summarize audit results.

Key Responsibilities:
Execute risk-based audit plans for business processes in line with the bank's audit methodology to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls that mitigate key risks.
Complete audit test procedures to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls that mitigate risks, including workpaper documentation to support the audit work performed and conclusions reached.
Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and other relevant standards (e.g., FDIC, FRB, FFIEC, IIA).
Communicate audit status and audit findings regularly and timely to audit stakeholders (e.g., process owners, management) as well as audit management to ensure there are no surprises and achieve management buy-in.
Develop audit findings and reports that are clear, concise, well-supported, and identify root causes.
Lead business meetings that are well organized, efficient, and achieve meeting objectives.
Complete assigned audits and projects on time and within budget.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other business-related field.
One or more professional certifications is preferred, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Security Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, etc.
1-3 years of experience in auditing, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
3-5 years of experience in the banking industry.
Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements specific to the banking sector.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess complex risks.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to perform required audit activities timely and accurately.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with PowerBI and CoPilot is a plus.

About Fremont Bank:
Fremont Bank, founded in 1964, is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and is one of the top-rated mid-tier banks in the nation. Voted a Top Workplace for 2023 and for the past thirteen consecutive years, Fremont Bank has an immediate opening for an Internal Auditor in Livermore, CA.

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