Internal Auditor jobs in Allentown, PA

Overview

Herbein Risk Management is a leading provider of risk management services, including internal control, information technology, cybersecurity, and financial institution regulatory compliance, covering the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and New York market areas.

Herbein Risk Management is a division of Herbein Company, Inc., formed in 2013 when Financial Outsourcing Solutions (FOS) joined Herbein.

We have several open positions, and we are recruiting for a Senior Consultant or Supervisor to support our banking clients on Compliance and / or Internal Controls Audits. This exciting position is one that can be 100% remote. If in the office or hybrid is preferred, this position can also be based in any of the Herbein offices. 

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a member of our Bank Compliance Audit team, you will provide consulting services and expertise in Bank regulatory compliance (consumer deposit and loan) to assist in targeted compliance monitoring reviews and internal audits associated Bank regulatory compliance.  We operate within a moderately fast-paced culture that is driven by hard work, quality, excellence, transparency, and nimbleness. You will be challenged daily to develop solutions to complex problems, and to manage multiple projects for multiple clients.

• Maintain strong knowledge of applicable mortgage compliance laws and regulations.
• Become a subject matter expert in key laws and regulations related to Bank regulatory compliance.
• Become a subject matter expert on mortgage industry compliance standards (e.g., FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, HUD, and Fair Lending Guidelines) and lending guidelines (e.g., Conventional, FHA, VA, Non-QM, etc.).
• Conduct reviews to ensure compliance rules are applied appropriately, fees disclosed properly, and loan documents are produced correctly.
• Monitor and analyzes developing trends and changes in applicable consumer-related laws and regulations. Assists management with the implementation of regulatory changes.
• Execute fieldwork with appropriate supervision, interacts with all levels of management and performs testing (including walkthroughs), takes ownership to complete clear and well-organized audit work papers that appropriately document the work performed, uses root cause analysis for problem solving and communicates potential issues timely to supervisors and clients.
• Evaluate risks of key controls and the effectiveness of the overall control framework, and ensures management has effective and timely control remediation plans.
• Formulate appropriate conclusions regarding the adequacy of internal controls and procedures based on the audit work performed and knowledge of Company operations, drafts well written, clear, and concise audit reports and participates in presenting the findings to the Internal Audit Management and Business Management.
• Remediation: Monitors the implementation of corrective action plans with first and second lines of defense and presents updates to the findings to Internal Audit Management and Business Management.

Additional Details

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or MIS, or equivalent audit knowledge.
• 3-5 years of prior, recent banking compliance experience, ideally a few years of mortgage compliance experience. 
• 5 years of experience with residential mortgage servicing, originations, or financial services is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately to our regional banking clients in PA, NJ, MD, DE and NY as needed/required
• Must be a self-starter willing to demonstrate leadership, proactivity and team building approach.
• Ability to research relevant compliance, industry, and technical matters.
• Experience in constructing and evaluating tests of controls, analyzing issues and formatting effective corrective action plans.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also successfully executing independent assignments.
• An articulate and effective communicator able to prepare and deliver detailed oral and written presentations to senior management and interact effectively with regulators and clients.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision while meeting department performance measures.
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects for timely delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn how to operate within our client’s various systems.
• Must have strong analytical and investigative skills, be able to work independently, and exercise sound judgment and observe the highest degree of confidentiality in the handling audits or investigation information

At Herbein, we know that our employees are what set us apart from other firms. That is why we show our employee commitment by providing exceptional rewards, robust career development opportunities, and valuing our employees through work/life integration, recognition and appreciation:

Highlights of Our Rewards Programs:

• Competitive Salary
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurances
• 401(k) participation (we have profit sharing contributions too)
• 4 Weeks of Parental Leave
• "My Time" (unlimited vacation) with a minimum of 15 vacation days per year
• Generous Sick time, 9 paid holidays Plus 3 "Experience Days" (personal days)
• Summer Fridays Off Program

 Career Path Development Opportunities:

• Direct client contacts and continuous opportunities for practice development
• Learning and Development programs that include 100% reimbursement / payment for CPE
• Financial assistance for attaining CPA license
• 100% reimbursement for civic dues

 Valuing our Employees:

• Genuine concern for employees’ work / life management
• Flexible work schedules
• Firm sponsored and paid events to spend time having fun and enjoying our co-workers
• Programs to provide employee recognition for service and work well done

Herbein Company, Inc. and its subsidiary are equal opportunity employers.  All applicants will be considered on the merits of their knowledge, skills, and abilities for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.