As the largest District by geography and size of economy, the importance our success cannot be understated. The Internal Audit group reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the San Francisco Board of Directors. This promotes our independence and comprehensive audit coverage within the Bank, access to all Bank activities, information, records, property, and employees relevant to our audit work, and ensures adequate resources and appropriate consideration and awareness of audit recommendations. We do our work in partnership with leaders across the Bank by building our relationships and reputation with each and every interaction.

We have a phenomenal and rare opportunity for an Internal Auditor for our San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank Internal Audit Team. You will join the Reserve Bank Operations Audit Team which audits large scale Cash Operations, Federal Law Enforcement, Facilities Management, and other Administrative Services. Our ideal candidate has a long-term interest in an internal audit career and wants to plant roots in an organization that will support that goal with education, mentorship, and career pathing. You are a highly conscientious, analytical, data driven individual who understands the importance of relationship building and communication. You are persuasive by building credibility and relationships through humility and earned trust.

The Operations Audit Team travels occasionally to our branches within the district to perform on-site audit work. These offices include Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Travel assignments are typically three to five days and occur on average one or two times each quarter.

This is a hybrid role and we ask that you live in commutable distance to our downtown San Francisco headquarters (Embarcadero), Los Angeles (downtown), or Salt Lake City, and be willing to be in office, two to three days per week on average.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform walkthroughs and flowchart processes, identify key controls, create and execute thorough testing methods to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Identify control improvement needs and recommend management actions.
• Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive work paper documentation in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards.
• Perform follow-up activity on issues reported by Audit and other assurance provider.
• Become a knowledge source for Bank operations or functions by serving in the role of 'Audit Liaison'. This role will allow you to create and maintain a positive and collaborative partnership with one or more business leaders in our district, develop a broad business perspective of Federal Reserve System functions and services, and to stay informed about business practices.
• Complete annual risk assessments for the assigned functions and provide input to the department's annual audit plan.
• Participate in local (District) and nationwide (System) workgroups.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires two or more years of experience as an Internal Auditor and/or Internal Audit Consultant.
• Analytical approach and critical thinking skills. Ability to apply good judgment when making decisions related to internal control evaluations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear, persuasive audit work papers, and communicate audit results including observations.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and influence others effectively through various mediums.
• Ability to flowchart processes, identify key controls, and develop applicable audit procedures.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); and the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk assessment and IT Control frameworks.
• Strong analytical / critical thinking skills and ability to apply sound judgment when making decisions related to business activities of moderate to high complexity.
• Knowledge of operational and business concepts and risk (including fraud) assessment practices.
• Have a general understanding of information security, general IT controls, application controls, and technology risks for various hardware and software platforms.
• Ability to establish collaborative team and audit client relationships including negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Willing and able to travel as needed for the role once or twice per quarter.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with the intent to become a US Citizen.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Professional audit certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or commitment to obtain the CIA within the first two years of employment.
• Internal auditing experience within financial services and/or government agency.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted auditing and data analytics software.
• Solid understanding of internal control systems applicable to Federal Reserve Bank operations and functions.

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Base Salary Range: Min: $78,200 Mid: $101,700 Max: $124,900 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.