Senior Analyst Enterprise Controls Assurance

This is a hybrid role located in Raleigh, NC with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

Financial Control Oversight is the department within Corporate Finance responsible for SOX / FDICIA compliance, including other certain financial reporting controls.

The Senior Analyst participates in the planning of the annual reviews for their assigned portfolio. They will identify process risks, develop testing plans, and assess the adequacy of design and operation effectiveness of controls through testing of complex controls or those deemed necessary due to geographic location of the control owner. As an experienced control tester, the Senior Analyst will also review certain control plans from other team members to evaluate the appropriateness of planned testing approaches and results of test work.

The Senior Analyst will also conduct assessments of identified deficiencies, working with deficiency owners to document any actual or potential impact, determine root cause, develop action plans necessary to remediate findings, and research other relevant facts. This role will also be a key member of the US-based team and will provide operational support to the global FCO team, ensuring seamless continuity between First Citizens Bank and offshore resources at First Citizens India. The staff member may also support the creation of operational guidance within Financial Control Oversight. Collaborates and builds strong relationships with the Bank's control executors, external auditors and other key stakeholders.

• Project Management - Manages assigned work to ensure results meet identified timelines for the assigned portion of the annual plan. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Risk Mitigation - Investigates and manages key interdependencies that impact Financial Reporting risk. Advises manager on the appropriate resolution of identified deficiencies and provides insights that allows for revision to the annual plan.
• Control Evaluation - Performs fieldwork to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness for assigned controls. Complete thorough documentation in accordance with departmental standards. Evaluated the adequacy of deficiency remediation activities. Reviews other team member's testing plans and test work, as appropriate.
• Business Strategy - Supports the establishment of scope for each process review. Supports business processes analysis to identify efficiencies, key objectives, and optimal level of control/risks. Utilizes external networks and other resources to keep current on and provide insight regarding assigned area of responsibility. Keeps manager informed of practices and regulations affecting SOX/FDICIA.
• Relationship Development - Builds and maintains influential relationships with multiple levels of management, external auditors, and other internal controls assurance functions.

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in SOX, Internal auditing, or equivalent OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in SOX, Internal auditing, or equivalent

Preferred Area of Experience: Banking/Financial Services industry

License or Certification Type: Possess designation as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant industry certifications.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of assigned bank processes at the Commercial and/or Consumer Bank
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules and SOX / FDICIA
• Ability to anticipate future risks and trends, and evaluate alternative strategies,
• Ability to demonstrate courage and objectivity when communicating with executive and senior leadership when presenting complex issues, recommendations, and opinions

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Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.