Compliance Auditor (Finance)
Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun
Position Overview
Wintrust is looking for a highly self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic professional to join the Wintrust Internal Audit team. We are offering audit professionals the opportunity to develop their auditing skills through execution of a risk-based audit plan. The compliance auditor will assist the Audit Department in meeting the strategic objectives and mission of the Company's value-add focus internal audit function.
Internal Audit at Wintrust Financial Corporation independently and objectively assesses processes to evaluate the adequacy of the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Internal Audit is responsible for providing assurance and guidance across all lines of business (i.e. core banking – deposits / lending, mortgage lending, wealth management, leasing, insurance premium finance, payroll financing) and corporate functions (i.e. accounting / finance, compliance / BSA, risk management, marketing, information technology, information security). Team members are encouraged to think creatively, challenge current processes, build relationships, identify and evaluate emerging risks, and hold themselves and teammates accountable in a flexible and delivery driven environment.
This Compliance Auditor will be primarily responsible for assisting with the completion of compliance audit activities; however, may also assist in other audit engagements as assigned by audit management. Further, must possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with team members throughout the audit process and to communicate audit results to internal audit clients.
The role is a hybrid position with both remote and in-office work in Rosemont, IL.
What You'll Do
Perform various roles on audit engagements based on the needs of the team
Work closely with audit manager and the auditor in charge to execute audit fieldwork
Assist with the completion of process walkthroughs and test programs
Execute testing in accordance with department and IIA standards producing clear and concise documentation that aligns with test objectives
Apply analytical skills to review information, assess audit results, and evaluate adequacy of controls
Effectively communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, to team members and stakeholders
Obtain and maintain an awareness of organizational, procedural, and technological changes that have occurred / planned to occur within responsible areas
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field of study
Candidate with a compliance related professional certification (i.e. CRCM) is strongly desired.
Demonstrated awareness of consumer banking OR BSA / AML regulatory mandates
Minimum of 1+ years of relevant audit experience in internal audit and / or consumer banking compliance
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $59,000.00 - $77,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
#LI-Hybrid
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
