Senior Associate, Internal Audit

About the role

Sallie Mae is committed to empowering students by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed. We are seeking a Senior Associate, Internal Audit to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audit procedures for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Document audit workpapers and findings in a clear and concise manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive audit programs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Participate in discussions with auditees to gather information, clarify audit observations, and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Pay

Competitive base salaries with bonus incentives.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.