Auditor I (Finance)
Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic professional to join the Wintrust Internal Audit team. We offer the opportunity to develop technical and general auditing skills while learning about the organization.
This position will contribute to the overall team success by performing risk-based audits. The incumbent will work in a collaborative environment while occasionally working independently with supervision. This role is a member of the Bank Operations Audit team under the guidance of an IT Audit Director and administratively reports to an IT Audit Manager while functionally executing work under the supervision of an Audit Project Manager. The incumbent will work closely the the audit team members, internal audit clients, risk management, and compliance functions within the organization as well as external parties where applicable. The role is based in Rosemont, IL with occasional travel to banking and non-banking locations in and outside of the Rosemont area.
What You'll Do
As part of a team, participate in audits related to the bank operations
Engagements focus on topics such as Wires, ACH, Fraud Operations, Branch visits, Strategic Initiatives, and Digital Channels
Actively participate in the successful and timely completion of assigned engagement deliverables pursuant to internal guidelines, procedures, and established milestones with high quality
Draft findings for the purpose of status updates, audit reports, etc. and ensures they are fully supported by relevant evidence and corroborated documented information
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A relevant certification (CIA, CPA, or CFE) a plus.
0 to 3 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting or internal audit; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of internal audit processes (i.e., sampling, testing, and process/control walkthroughs) and work paper documentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with auditing software (TeamMate+) a plus
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $59,000.00 - $77,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
