Senior Auditor

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Internal Audit department is responsible for ensuring the organization is in compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures, by conducting risk-based audits to assess effectiveness of controls throughout the company. The Audit department acts in both an assurance role as well as a consulting role. The Associate Analyst performs intermediate level work individually or as part of a team. The Associate Analyst works with minimal guidance and direction while assisting newer auditors in their development. This is done in a collaborative manner in order to perform varied internal auditing assignments. In this role, the Associate Analyst uses critical thinking skills to complete assigned test work while utilizing available resources to research and understand different levels of risk and risk mitigation tactics.

What you will do

• Assist in program development and implementation as directed by management
• Complete established audit programs, including planning and being the auditor-in-charge for assigned audits
• Lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) Audit Program which focuses on financial reporting requirements for depository institutions
• Complete testwork and conducts audits of moderate complexity to verify accuracy of records, compliance of operations with policies and procedures and adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Create risk control matrix on prospective moderately complex engagement clients
• Lead moderately complex audit engagements with support from Audit management
• Lead interviews with individuals in departments and markets being audited
• Record each audit procedure to document work performed and results obtained
• Collaborate with Audit Department personnel to arrive at reasonable conclusions
• Coordinate and lead others to accomplish established audit program objectives within agreed upon time constraints
• Interface with and assist external auditors
• Research and maintain awareness of applicable regulations
• Identify risks and communicate findings and proposed risk mitigation strategies to the markets and centralized department employees
• Create work papers in accordance with Internal Audit standards, and navigate within various FirstBank applications and the eGRC system
• Respond to questions and provide moderately complex consultative support to retail locations and departments
• Train and mentor other employees in the department
• Complete minimum Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements to comply with department standards and to maintain certifications
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (Business - Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration)
• A combination of post-high school education job related certification and related experience equivalent to 3 years may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in banking regulatory compliance
• Professional certifications, such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, CPE
• Previous internal or external auditing and/or accounting experience
• Previous SOX or FDICIA auditing experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions
• Critical thinking skills to assess alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve problems
• Active Learning-Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
• Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adequate knowledge of COSO framework and risk and control analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, PDF and similar applications, and ability to learn the eGRC system
• Knowledge or ability to learn business processes in the financial industry
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines
• Ability to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with all levels of management and external auditors
• Knowledge of data analytic strategies
• Excellent customer-service skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D


EOE/Affirmative Action

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation 

*This job opportunity is expected to close on December 27, 2024*