Top Internal Auditor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead financial, operational, regulatory, IT, and process audits; develop risk-based audit programs, scopes, testing approaches, reports, and work papers. Review audit quality, mentor team members, identify control deficiencies, recommend improvements, oversee management action plans, and coordinate with regulators, external auditors, and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Bank Secrecy Act requirements.

Executes financial, operational, IT, compliance, SOX, and ESG audits across global operations. Evaluates risks, controls, policies, and regulatory alignment; identifies deficiencies and fraud; documents findings; recommends corrective actions; tracks remediation; and reports results to management and the ESG Steering Committee. Supports risk-based audit planning, collaborates on process improvements, and stays current with ESG regulations and best practices.

Leads moderately complex internal audits from planning through reporting, evaluates internal controls and regulatory compliance, reviews workpapers, develops corrective recommendations, communicates findings to management, and coordinates audit teams. Performs risk assessments, follow-up validation, special projects, and audit scheduling while mentoring team members and maintaining independence, objectivity, and adherence to IIA standards and federal regulations.

Execute Model Audit Rule testing of internal controls over financial reporting, assess control design and effectiveness, document deficiencies, monitor remediation, maintain risk and control documentation, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, Compliance, and business stakeholders. Support risk assessments, MAR scoping, internal audit initiatives, advisory engagements, and regulatory compliance activities within the insurance industry.

Performs IT-focused Internal Control over Financial Reporting and SOX testing, including IT general controls, access, segregation of duties, and program change controls. Leads control walkthroughs, evaluates technical evidence, documents findings, tracks remediation, and coordinates with management and external auditors. Uses Alteryx, AI, and automation to improve testing efficiency. Advises process owners on control design and supports internal audit, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leads risk-based internal audits, including planning, testing, execution, reporting, and follow-up. Performs risk assessments, business process analysis, compliance reviews, and internal control testing. Develops recommendations to strengthen controls and improve processes, communicates findings to management, resolves issues, and monitors action plans. The role requires knowledge of insurance accounting, regulatory requirements, risk management, data analysis tools, control frameworks, Microsoft Office, and preferably CPA or CIA certification.

Conduct and lead internal audits for banking and financial services clients. Responsibilities include planning audit scopes and testing approaches, documenting procedures and evidence, executing audits, validating issues, supervising related activities, and delivering assurance for audit plans, regulatory remediation, and issue validation. Requires banking audit experience and advanced knowledge of relevant banking regulatory rules and frameworks.

Leads risk-based operational, financial, commercial, and fraud-related audits across the audit lifecycle. Responsibilities include planning engagements, assessing risks and controls, conducting fieldwork and analytics, documenting evidence, drafting findings and reports, presenting results, coaching auditors, and advising management on mitigation and process improvements. The role also evaluates governance and compliance programs, coordinates stakeholders, applies audit standards, supports recruitment, and identifies technology-enabled testing efficiencies.

Execute audits of financial and operational controls across departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Perform basic accounting and systems analysis, document findings, communicate results, and support process improvements and risk-control initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders and learn audit methodologies and financial systems.

Conduct regulatory exams and internal audits following management direction. Requires audit and project management experience, along with data analytics and technical skills.

Perform internal audits following the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Conduct audits across domestic and international operations, report findings, and support control assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders and work toward CIA or CPA certification.

Executes operational, SOX 404, IT general control, and automated control testing under senior auditor direction. The role analyzes processes and data, identifies control gaps and exceptions, documents audit workpapers, communicates with process owners, supports remediation follow-up, and assists with internal control assessments. It requires strong analytical, documentation, communication, and organizational skills, along with foundational knowledge of COSO and risk management.

Executes operational, SOX 404, IT general control, and automated control testing under senior auditor direction. The role analyzes processes and data, identifies control gaps and audit exceptions, documents workpapers, communicates with process owners, supports remediation follow-up, and maintains audit objectivity and confidentiality. Candidates need a finance or accounting degree, at least two years of audit or risk-controls experience, knowledge of COSO and risk management, strong analytical and documentation skills, and proficiency with standard office software.

Lead internal audit engagements for financial institutions, performing risk assessments, planning, fieldwork oversight, report drafting, engagement economics, and client relationship development. Advise on AML/BSA/OFAC compliance, process and controls, and leverage analytics and AI tools to enhance audit programs and identify further opportunities.