Senior Auditor

Overview

Washington Trust Bank is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for performing and, when assigned, leading risk-based audits across the Bank and Holding Company.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk and control design, perform testing, develop clear audit findings, and communicate practical recommendations that strengthen the Bank’s control environment.
• Execute audit work independently or as part of an audit team, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, documentation, issue development, and reporting.
• Serve as auditor-in-charge on assigned audits and projects, including coordinating audit and project activities, monitoring progress, reviewing assigned workpapers, and keeping Internal Audit leadership informed of audit and project status.
• Design or assist in designing audit programs and testing strategies that align with audit objectives, identified risks, and applicable professional standards.
• Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers, process narratives, risk assessments, testing documentation, audit findings, and report content.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.
• Communicate audit results, findings, and recommendations to department and division management in a clear, factual, and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with management while maintaining independence, objectivity, and appropriate professional skepticism.
• Supervise, coach, or review the work of audit staff on assigned engagements, when applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of banking, internal audit standards, regulatory expectations, risk management practices, and industry developments.
• Pursue and maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing professional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in internal audit.
• Experience performing internal audits, operational audits, financial audits, compliance audits, regulatory reviews, or similar risk/control work.
• Banking, financial services, public accounting, regulatory examination, or risk management experience preferred.
• Professional certification preferred, such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, CFSA, CBA, CRP, CISA, or similar.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodology, risk assessment, audit standards, GAAP, and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Ability to perform audit work independently while knowing when to escalate risks, concerns, or judgmental matters.
• Ability to serve as auditor-in-charge on assigned audits or audit segments, depending on scope, complexity, and team structure.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate processes, identify control gaps, interpret data, and develop practical conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear audit findings and communicate with management professionally.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality documentation.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; experience with audit software, data analytics, banking systems, or GRC tools is a plus.

Compensation

Senior Auditor - $77,798- $116,698

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Spokane, WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

This position is eligible to participate in an applicable incentive plan.

What Our Culture Can Offer You

Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits.

We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation.

What We Can Offer You

Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outline by state, federal and local laws.

We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.