Head of Internal Audit

• Oversees the planning organization direction and control of financial operational compliance and lending audits for the Bank; defines audit objectives formulates audit programs and schedules including budget and staffing requirements; ensures audit programs achieve objectives to safeguard Bank assets and ensure compliance with policies procedures regulations and laws.
• Consults with Bank and Department leadership and makes recommendations to mitigate risk by implementing preventative actions policies procedures documentation or capitalizing upon other opportunities where the Bank can improve upon its operations and internal control.
• Ensures designated areas and functions of the Bank are audited on a regular basis; assigns risk rating to each area designated for audit; performs unannounced "spot" audits when necessary. Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate risks.
• Reports to and participates on the Bank's Audit Committee in addition to Executive Management on the audit scope of financial operational and compliance conditions; prepares reports of audits conducted for submission to the Audit Committee as requested; may serve on other Bank committees as required.
• Coordinates audit plans or programs with third party auditors or regulatory examiners.
• Maintains accurate and current audit and internal control policies procedures and related documentation.
• Maintains advanced knowledge and awareness of financial industry audit control and trends.
• Assures compliance with all Bank policies procedures and processes.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the Bank's goals and values; benefits the Bank through outside activities.
• Responds to inquiries or refers inquiries to the appropriate department or person and exhibits the necessary follow-through with customers and/or staff involved.
• Provides supervision and support to all areas of the department where service or assistance is needed; oversees activities of assigned department personnel; opens and closes the department.
• Monitors staff in daily tasks operations and quality control; ensures the organization of assigned areas of the department coordinating available resources (e.g. staff materials etc.) for maximum results.

• Minimum of five (5) years of banking operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work across departments and business units with all levels of management.
• Work-related experience should consist of an audit background or exposure to the audit process in financial institution operations lending and financial reporting.
• Financial audit oversight and/or management experience preferred.
• Formal school or technical industry related curriculum should be business or financial industry related.
• A bachelor's degree (BA) in Accounting and Finance from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of financial operations and lending functions and services; related state and federal laws and regulations and other operational policies and procedures.
• Advanced experience knowledge and training in progressively responsible audit department operations management and supervisory activities.
• Advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations and Bank accounting policies and procedures.
• Mastered skills in auditing and internal control techniques and oversight management.
• Executive presence and effective communication skills to translate audit findings into actionable goals for the Audit Committee Executive Management and department heads.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills for a variety of tasks or projects.
• Ability to innovate and think big-picture to prepare and scale the audit function for continued Bank growth.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to provide leadership supervision and training for employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity; demonstrated ability in organization and delegation skills

What We Do

Founded in 2002 Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include client services exemplary products and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. Leader Bank’s best-in-class staff has been at the forefront of supporting the bank’s rapid growth and client-oriented solutions as the bank has continued to expand its commercial and retail products and solutions over the last two decades. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations.

Why Work With Us

Leader Bank is a dynamic workplace that offers a healthy work-life balance and our team members are afforded the opportunity make a true difference in the communities we serve. Beyond the banking relationships with our clients Leader Bank embraces our responsibility to support the region we serve.

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