Job Abstract

• Manage all phases of internal audits, including planning, testing, issues management, reporting, and continuous monitoring.
• Assist with conducting the annual risk assessment and developing the annual plan.
• Manage a team of auditors, providing support and assistance when necessary.
• Manage resource allocations for all audit activities.
• Manage relationships with various departments and external auditors/regulators.
• Communicate effectively with business leaders and senior management.
• Provide guidance and ongoing coaching to the audit team during the different stages of the audit process.
• Summarize and keep the Audit Director and the Chief Audit Executive informed of all significant audit findings as they occur during audits.
• Manage audits in an effective and efficient manner to meet audit budget.
• Review audit work products to ensure quality and adequacy.
• Manage audit findings to determine the existence and adequacy of remediation of action plans taken by management in response to audit findings.
• Stay current and informed of federal and state banking laws and regulations application to the various functions, activities, products, and services.
• Maintain and improve technical and professional knowledge though continuing education.
• Review assessment of personnel development needs and ensure staff maintains and improves technical and professional knowledge though continuing education.
• Recruit, develop, retain audit personnel.
• Provide assistance to external auditors, co-sourced vendors, and regulators.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area such as business management, accounting, finance, economics; with a graduate degree a plus
• 10-15+ years of internal audit experience and/or Risk Management experience preferably in the financial services industry.
  • Experience in Regional and/or Large commercial bank preferred.
  • In depth experience and knowledge in the banking industry, including banking laws and regulations and banking operations.
  • In depth knowledge of internal control analyses and risk assessment methodologies, Institute of Internal Auditor.
  • Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), other relevant certification
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with all levels of management. Must be effective at communicating issues through written reports, verbal discussions, and presentations.
• Ability to remain independent, unbiased, and neutral. Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to solve problems; must possess excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to apply knowledge and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to navigate through the organization.
• Ability to work with co-workers, business leaders, senior management, and third parties professionally and tactfully.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and time management skills.
• Experience with auditing software preferred (TeamMate+).
• Ability to communicate in both English and Korean is a plus
• Some travel may be required.

The salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 - $195,000 + bonus + benefits

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location.

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.

Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.