IT Senior Auditor
Regions Bank
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
At Regions, the Senior Auditor conducts internal audit activities in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develops initial audit program to meet the audit engagement objectives with some supervision
- Plans the nature, timing, and extent of engagement procedures
- Develops project timeline to ensure alignment with internal audit annual plan
- Reviews work performed by audit team to ensure documentation is in accordance with the internal audit methodology
- Ensures all audit conclusions are fully supported in work papers
- Coaches internal audit staff throughout the audit engagement to ensure the audit objectives are met
- Drafts audit issues using established criteria in the internal audit methodology
- Ensures that all audit issues are developed accurately and objectively and reflect the audit work performed
- Discusses audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidentially with various levels of the organization as directed by audit management
- Follows-up on management remediation actions as directed by supervisor
- Identifies process improvements for the business based on understanding and analysis of process flows/operations
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk, or related field
- Three (3) years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, or risk management/compliance
Preferences
- Professional certification or progression towards one, preferably one of the following:
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certified Bank Auditor (CBA)
- Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
- Certified Financial Systems Auditor (CFSA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- CRP
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Ability to listen actively and ask questions as necessary to validate understanding
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to supervise and manage a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Effective time management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- We’re looking for passionate professionals who bring both expertise and curiosity to the table.
- Successful candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field and have 3–5 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, or risk management.
- You’ll thrive here if you have a strong grasp of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and key regulatory requirements like FFIEC and NIST.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools and automated testing methods is a plus, as is the ability to communicate clearly, lead projects effectively, and inspire collaboration.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CIA are highly valued—and if you’re actively working toward one, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$72,462.50 USD50th Percentile:
$92,860.00 USDIncentive Pay Plans:
This job is not incentive eligible.Location:
Hoover, AlabamaEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.