Internal Auditor III

General Purpose

The Internal Auditor III position is responsible for inspecting and reviewing all functions performed by Alpine Bank personnel.  This position maintains and updates auditing procedures as regulated by the Bank Board and regulatory agencies and reports the results of the audits conducted.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs more complex financial, operational, compliance, and/or information technology audits in accordance with the internal audit program to best utilize available resources and achieve established objectives.  
• Responsible for planning and executing complex internal audits, including risk assessments, field work, reporting, and follow-up.
• Tests established procedures to ensure operational efficiency within branch/department offices and reports any evidence of fraud.  
• Identifies improper procedures or documentation, researches issues and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.  
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  
• Reports audit findings and recommendations to appropriate management based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management.  
• Drafts audit reports and maintains records of audit findings.
• Performs other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives and responsibilities of the internal audit department and with the approval of the Audit Committee.
• Assists Audit Committee in fulfillment of its duties and responsibilities.
• Occasional work with outside auditors to help support the external auditing function.  
• Works closely with staff to mentor, provide support, and answer questions.
• Works with department Specialist or Supervisor to train staff.
• Regular and reliable on-stie attendance is required as an essential function of this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Thorough knowledge of bank policies, procedures and practices in the areas assigned; with sufficient knowledge of laws and regulations governing banks.
• Strong knowledge in specific area(s) such as compliance, information systems technology, financial/accounting, operations, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the Audit Manual.
• Thorough knowledge of audits and audit schedule.
• Proficient knowledge of auditing standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and proprietary information.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reasoning.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision on audit assignments, determining when to act independently and when to refer situations to superiors.
• Ability to work with and relate to supervisors, subordinates, associates and customers in a professional manner and to motivate and lead associates to willingly achieve desired results.  This would include training other audit team members.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues to bank management, both orally and in writing, in an accurate, well-organized, logical manner to effect action.  

Education or Formal Training:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area is preferred. 
• Pursue required training and professional certifications upon hire.
• Audit Certification is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License required.

Experience: 

• Three to Five (3-5) years as an Internal Auditor I, or similar is required.
• Will consider a minimum of 4-5 years of banking experience as a substitute, or a combination of both.
• Proficient knowledge of audits and audit schedule
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment, that may have a hybrid schedule to include in office and remote work on select days but can change at management discretion. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and multifunction printers. Travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular basis is necessary. 

Physical Activities:

These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Good eyesight and hand/finger dexterity are required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to remain calm and professional with intense conversations. Employee may have to lift up to 25 pounds.  

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Starting Rate of Pay is from $31.50 to $36.50 per hour, depending on experience.

For an overview of our employee benefits please visit: Alpine Bank Careers Page

Position anticipated to close October 23, 2026, or until filled.