Staff Auditor

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Internal Auditor to join our team. The Staff Internal Auditor will play a vital role in executing risk-based audits while enhancing our risk management processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and an understanding of GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), banking, and financial services regulations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Execute specific audit programs, procedures, and tasks to provide assurance on the adequacy of governance, risk management, control and compliance processes of the Bank. 

• Identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. 

• Assists Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) in drafting related issues and audits for review by audit leadership. 

• Ability to understand and communicate highly technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Proactively communicate with Auditor in Charge (AIC) around potential issues. 

• Execute validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory Issues. 

• Ability to utilize analytical skills to conduct or assist team members with continuous monitoring activities advisory activities, special reviews and/or investigations. 

• Ability to assist in the completion of a comprehensive risk-based Internal Audit plan and risk assessments. 

• Demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives. 

• Develop specialized knowledge in order to develop partnerships with business stakeholders. 

• Develop a basic understanding of the firm's policies and procedures. 

• Develop a basic understanding of financial services. 

• Maintain Texas Capital Bank internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, as applicable. 

• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational/financial risk controls in accordance with Bank or regulatory standards and policies. 

• Through continuous education, maintain and improve knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance and internal audit processes. 

• Ensure the quality of all internal audit work complies with Internal Audit Department Charter, established policies and procedures, and professional standards. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Preferred: 

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley processes such as internal control documentations, walkthroughs, testing and reporting. 

• Basic understanding of commonly used International Professional Practices Frameworks (COSO), risks within financial services, and related risk management. 

• Technical proficiency in the use of MS Office products for reporting, data analytics, and presentations. 

• Working knowledge of audit systems (i.e.: Alteryx) and visualization tools (i.e.: Power BI). 

• Strong analytical mindset, focused on results with critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Superior communication (verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills preferred. 

• Ability to manage competing priorities on concurrent, complex projects and initiatives. 

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills required. 

• Strong formal business writing skills. 

• Strong ability to self-direct and manage competing priorities on concurrent, complex projects and initiatives. 

• Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. 

• Demonstrate ability to maintain pace, flexibility and grow with a rapidly changing Banking environment. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of Internal Audit, risk management, regulatory experience specific to banking preferred. 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred. 

• Holds or is actively pursuing professional certification(s) such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or other financial services related certifications.