Auditor II - Compliance/ Sr. Auditor Compliance

Trustmark’s Compliance Audit team is a key part of the Internal Audit team which functions as the third line of defense. The Compliance Audit team is responsible for providing independent and objective perspective on Trustmark’s processes and risks through assessment and testing of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management policies and practices, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The Compliance team performs audits of business processes shared across the organization with a primary focus on consumer compliance topics as they relate to both deposit and lending products.

• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements
• Maintain and apply a foundational knowledge of banking industry accounting literature and regulatory guidance
• Understand and apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing while preparing clear, well-structured, and effective audit documentation
• Meet all organizational and professional ethical standards
• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement to Senior Auditors or above
• Perform additional tasks, as assigned

Sr. Level Additional Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrations of strong audit skills with a solid understanding of audit concepts within planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Performing regulatory research to understand the relevant compliance risks associated with the audit.
• Participating in risk intelligence activities to identify emerging risks, trends, regulatory changes, and other items of potential impact with respect to the annual audit plan.
• Independently demonstrates ability to prioritize; identifies obstacles within the scope of assignments; proactively suggests appropriate solutions;
• Strong business and audit writing skills; can cohesively present and organize information; effectively articulates key points; emerging ability to adapt message to audience within the scope of assignments.
• Formally documents findings for management; creates audit reports with management oversight.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver thoughtful and organized message to the line of business in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates ability to tailor message for audience within the scope of assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to build relationships within scope of assignments.
• Demonstrates influence/challenge skills within the team, clients, and manager (e.g., appropriate challenging risks, scope, and providing thoughtful suggestions).
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a productive, collaborative, and cooperative way with a variety of people.
• Support the design and execution of an engagement's audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory guidance, banking industry accounting literature and applicable internal guidance and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Knowledge of, or desire to learn, consumer compliance regulatory requirements.
• Independent ability to multi-task and prioritize projects to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and teammates.
• Ability to listen to feedback with an open mind.
• Emerging ability to assist with development of newer staff

• One to Two years of experience in auditing
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Moderate level knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures
• Moderate level understanding of internal controls
• Degree in Accounting preferred
• Degree in MIS or Computer Science (Information Systems team only) preferred
• Data Analysis experience preferred
• CPA (Financial team only), CIA, CRCM (Compliance team only), CAMS (Compliance team only), CFIRS (Wealth Management team only) or CISA (Information Systems team only) preferred

Sr. Level Additional Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of audit experience. In lieu of audit experience, prior work history in compliance risk for a bank will also be considered.
• Knowledge across bank business and functions.
• Knowledge of bank products skills and understanding of business, industry, and regulatory concepts.
• Ability to leverage business acumen to advise and consult with leaders within area of expertise.
• Developing ability to draw insight from risk intelligence and make valuable recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytic skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:  Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screens.

Note: This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment.

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