Senior Internal Auditor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor based in United States. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced internal audit professional to strengthen controls and provide independent assurance across complex financial and operational environments. You will execute audits, assess risks, validate remediation efforts, and provide practical recommendations to management. The role combines traditional audit expertise with exposure to technology, data analytics, AI, and financial technology. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Technology, and other corporate functions. Success requires strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to the governance and resilience of a large-scale financial technology platform. Support the annual internal audit plan by completing assigned audits efficiently, effectively, and within established budgets and timelines. Execute audits of key business functions, processes, and control activities in accordance with the IIA Global Standards and established internal audit methodology. Perform walkthroughs, control testing, substantive procedures, and special reviews across financial, operational, compliance, risk, and integrated audit engagements. Analyze business processes to identify risks, evaluate control design and effectiveness, and assess the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks. Prepare clear and concise audit workpapers, engagement documentation, issue reports, and other required deliverables. Draft audit findings, discuss observations with management, and collaborate on practical and sustainable remediation plans. Assist with audit reporting and ensure findings are factual, actionable, appropriately supported, and clearly communicated. Conduct follow-up reviews and testing to validate management's remediation efforts and the closure of audit and assurance issues. Support quarterly, annual, and post-engagement risk assessments across assigned auditable entities. Provide independent, objective assurance and strategic advisory support to management on internal controls, risk management, and operational processes. Monitor regulatory, industry, technology, and internal audit developments relevant to assigned areas of responsibility. Maintain timely communication with engagement leaders regarding project status, risks, issues, and deliverables. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Technology, and other business functions. Maintain continuous professional development and expand knowledge of emerging audit practices, data analytics, AI/ML applications, and relevant industry trends. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, consulting, or control testing, preferably supporting Finance, Operations, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, or Human Resources functions. Experience conducting internal audits within financial services, fintech, or similarly regulated organizations. Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Standards and their practical application. Demonstrated ability to assess business processes, identify risks, evaluate controls, and determine the potential impact and likelihood of deficiencies. Experience testing financial, regulatory, operational, and technology risks and controls. Familiarity with IT general controls and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls. Experience using AI, machine learning, advanced data analytics, or data-driven audit techniques is preferred. Familiarity with descriptive and predictive analytics and their applicatio