Senior Internal Audit Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?

Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you'll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We're committed to a culture that strives for excellence - a place where your contributions are valued, where you are empowered to create positive impact, and were you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

• The Senior Associate - Internal Audit is responsible for assisting with the external audits of the company and evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal control environment to mitigate identified risks
• Work with business units to identify, capture, and report the risk and control environment for the company.
• Perform complex operational compliance audits.
• Perform quarterly HUD Quality Control Plan.
• Liaise with external parties and facilitate audit requests from rating agencies, external auditors, Internal Auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Perform follow-up on open audit/validation items to ensure findings satisfactorily resolved.
• Collect, aggregate and report audit responses, as needed.
• Develop and test audits of business functions and report findings to management to determine level of compliance with servicing agreements, agency guidelines, or company policies.

• Create and report compliance certificates for Company with respect to Reg AB, USAP, and compliance with pooling and servicing agreements. Compliance packages also include delivery statements, insurance certificates.
• Manage project assignments and timelines to ensure the timely and effective completion of assigned projects.
• Interact with all levels of management throughout Berkadia.
• Assume lead role to appropriately plan audits to identify opportunities to improve and enhance Berkadia's governance, controls and risk environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 

• Adhere to Berkadia's policies and exhibit proficiency and understanding of Berkadia's Values and position-specific skills.
• CPA or CISA or advanced audit certification is encouraged, or the employee should be willing to work towards gaining such certifications.
• Must have in-depth understanding of Mortgage Servicing, QA/QC, and Risk Management experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage projects with supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services  
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 
• Pet insurance discounts 
• And more! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

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