Benefits

Citizens Bank offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Banking Privileges

Position: Audit & Risk Specialist

Position Location

Citizens Bank –Admin/Audit

275 SW 3rd St.

Corvallis, OR 97333

Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Reports to: Audit & Risk Manager

Description:

The Audit & Risk Specialist will assist with FDICIA testing and documentation, certification review, and information requests or assistance for external audits and supervisory examinations. The Audit & Risk Specialist will assist the Audit & Risk Manager with risk assessments, audits, and testing to independently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures meant to ensure compliance with management objectives, laws and regulations, and the reliability of reporting methods and results.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Audit & Risk Manager with administering the daily activities of the Bank’s Audit Program.
• Assists with performing program, department, and financial audits to check accuracy, reliability, and compliance of records, safeguards, assets, reporting functionality, programs, and processes.
• Assists with Bank wide FDICIA key control testing and documentation.
• Assists with the review of Branch certifications.
• Assists with information requests or required assistance from external auditors, regulatory examiners, and other bank departments.
• Produces regular status reports and other Internal Audit correspondence. Keeps the Audit & Risk Manager informed of progress, impediments, and the results of fieldwork.
• Remains independent and adheres to ethical standards. Operates with professional objectivity and integrity.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Citizens Bank corporate culture.
• Create a connection and develop rapport with customers (internal/external) to provide outstanding, personalized service.
• Maintain the safety, integrity, and confidentiality of customer information.
• Help maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Build, develop, and maintain partnerships with teammates and other departments to maximize effectiveness and to best serve our customers.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures as well as governing laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to: performing all assigned duties under the Bank’s compliance program and related laws and regulations. Successfully completing all mandatory compliance training including BSA and any other training as assigned in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years audit, analysis, regulatory compliance, accounting, or banking experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating Windows based PC.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with general office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax, 10-key, filing systems.
• Proficient knowledge of basic addition and subtraction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous banking experience preferred.
• Customer service experience.

Attributes

• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Maintain a high level of organization in own processes and within Audit records.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to change with priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of customer service to a variety of customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as well as verbally in-person and via phone.
• Ability to prioritize tasks using strong time-management, personal and workspace organization, and problem-solving.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.
• Willingness to cross-train in various areas within the bank and focus on continued professional development.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit a professional, business-like appearance and demeanor.
• Dedication to organizations goals, objectives, cultural values, mission, and vision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to clearly speak, hear, see, and communicate with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive finger, hand, and arm movements.
• Ability to regularly kneel, reach, bend, push, pull, carry coin bags up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer

Citizens Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Citizens Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal Schedule I drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.