Senior Internal Auditor

First Western is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team!

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team.

As a Senior Internal Auditorat First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Risk Management and Compliance team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

What You Will Do:

• Create and implement risk-based audit program.
• Ensure timely testing based on risk-based audit assessment.
• Oversee audit program testing and required reporting.
• Conduct and oversee audits of all operational areas including but not limited to accounting and finance, lending operations, bank operations, trust and other areas as deemed appropriate under the guidance of the Director of Risk Management.
• Lead audit closing meetings with applicable management/auditee.
• Provide applicable audit reports and supporting materials for regulatory exams, external audits and internal committees.
• Provide oversight to all departments to ensure timely response to remediate audit findings.
• Manage the Company's findings data base to ensure it is up to date with timely clearing of audit findings and manage monthly Exam and Audit Remediation (EAR) Committee reporting and meetings.
• Afford guidance to business units to assist in developing and maintaining controls to mitigate compliance, regulatory and operational related audit findings.
• Provide liaison relationship between management and audit resource for ICFR.
• Maintain current knowledge of and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the audit function.
• Mentor Compliance Analyst Lead and any other staff as applicable for any audit related tasks.

What You Bring:

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with FIS, NContracts or other findings and risk software preferred.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal and regulatory documents.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Outstanding leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Comfortable and professional in dealing with senior management
• Effective interpersonal communications.
• Detail-oriented.

Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree - Business, Finance or Accounting - Required

Experience Level Experience Details Required/Preferred
7-10 years - Bank operations preferred. Internal audit processes and demonstrated regulation proficiency preferred - Required
5-7 years - Experience managing bank compliance preferred - Preferred

License/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred
One or more relevant professional certifications preferred: CRCM, CFE, CPA, CIA - Upon Hire - Preferred

What You Receive:

At First Western, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development, a competitive compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Pay Range: $71,000 - $107,000/YR

*Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

- Strong Bonus Potential
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits
- Access to Training & Professional Development Programs
- Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Interested in learning more and seeing how we connect? Visit us today at: https://myfw.com/careers/
Questions? Contact us at Talent.Management@myfw.com
First Western Financial, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. We are fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce by hiring, developing, and retaining talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Individuals from all backgrounds, including non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.