Sr. Internal Auditor - Compliance

SUMMARY: Works closely with the Bank's various lines of business to ensure appropriate control design and test of control effectiveness across compliance programs and processes. This position is responsible for planning and executing compliance audits, including but not limited to the following areas: BSA/AML, Lending Compliance, Deposit Compliance, Fair Lending, UDAAP, CRA, Fraud, FCRA, and NACHA. This position will also provide control consultation on risks and controls throughout the Bank and its subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Internal Audit Annual Risk Assessment for Compliance audit areas
• Lead audit planning, including identifying and analyzing risks to develop risk-based audit programs, and preparing the appropriate documentation
• Schedule and lead meetings, including walkthroughs and status meetings
• Execute and document detailed testing using appropriate auditing methodologies
• Prepare workpapers with quality and adherence to standards
• Draft audit reports based on potential issues identified, ensuring that findings are appropriately documented, and recommending value-added solutions based on root cause
• Effectively lead any resources assigned to audit projects
• Track audit progress against planned milestones and ensure timely issuance of report
• Track open issues, follow-up with business lines on remediation status, and timely validate the remediation of audit findings
• Perform general administration, such as co-source oversight, logistics coordination, manage the inflow of audit requests and responses, and manage audit files
• Engage with regulators (e.g., OCC), as needed, and support responses to regulatory inquiries
• Ensure the overall quality, consistency, risk management and adherence to department and professional standards and identify opportunities for audit process improvement
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business unit management
• Remain current and increase knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact the organization, as well as in the areas of internal control, accounting, business, company products and company information
• Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money laundering procedures. Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position
• Complete all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, and/or CRCM
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, enterprise-wide risk management, business risk, and/or compliance with banking and finance industry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Banking and Financial Industry and consumer banking regulatory requirements
• Sound knowledge and experience in auditing skills and standards, including understanding regulatory risks and control identification
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook is expected
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

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Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran