Senior Internal Auditor
About the role
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute financial and operational audits across multiple areas of the firm
- Perform risk assessments to define audit scope and identify key risks and controls
- Gain understanding of automated and manual processes to evaluate control environments
- Design and execute control testing to assess effectiveness and mitigate risk
- Develop clear, concise audit documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and testing results
- Communicate audit observations and risk impacts to stakeholders at all levels
- Prepare, write, and present final audit reports
- Provide regular status updates to leadership and audit partners
- Mentor and coach junior auditors, supporting their development
- Delegate work, review output, and provide feedback when partnering with other auditors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
- 3+ years of public accounting and/or Internal Audit experience, including:
- Understanding of audit lifecycle (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
- Experience with audit documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, testing results, audit reports)
- Experience performing risk assessments and defining audit scope
- Ability to identify risks and controls, design testing, and evaluate effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications
- Active CPA, CIA, or CFE certification
- Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
- Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with IIA Standards
- Experience in banking, trust, or fiduciary environments
Benefits
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Pay
Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Schedule
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones