Due to work requirements, candidates must be located within Wisconsin, Illinois, or Minnesota.

Job Summary
Responsible for the performance of assigned financial, operational and compliance audit projects in designated areas with the overall Bank environment, including Financial, Commercial, Consumer, Technology, Operations, Trust, Compliance, etc. Required to execute and document audits with limited supervision in accordance with department standards and other professional standards. This includes evaluating, testing, and addressing the adequacy, design and operating effectiveness of the control environment. Through detail test work, identify matters that contribute to internal control risks e.g. compliance, operational, financial, etc.; and work with audit management and the business line to remediate those risks. Required to maintain positive client relationships with business line colleagues throughout the process.

Job Accountabilities

• Audit Performance: Perform audit activities including inquiry, testing and observation towards completion of audit projects. Through inquiry and testing, analyze and discuss with audit management and the business line the effectiveness of internal control practices. Prepare concise workpapers by reviewing materials obtained from the business line, documenting the test work performed, and concluding on the results of testing. Complete assigned audit projects in a timely manner. Conduct analysis on the internal control environment pertaining to the area under review and proactively identify the root cause for any issues noted. Exercise solid judgment to conclude on test work performed. Build a strong understanding of the various areas under review and develop a comprehensive understanding of the audit process. Research laws, rules and regulations impacting designated audit projects to ensure the risk of noncompliance is considered as part of the test script the business risks are properly identified and mitigated within the business lines, and ensure that the changes are incorporated into the independent assessment process performed by Corporate Audit Services. Adhere to audit standards and Human Resources Policies. Work in collaboration with Audit management in the preparation of written communications to the business lines.
• Collaboration/Partnerships: Establish and maintain positive relationships with officers and staff within the assigned business lines regarding audit activities. Develop and maintain positive working relationships throughout the organization. Contribute to a high performance culture and maintain a positive attitude on all interactions with department colleagues, consultants and auditees.
• Centralized Issue Tracking: Assist audit management in performing outstanding issue validation work as directed, to ensure appropriate testing supports closure of issues.
• Other: Assist Audit Management in gathering requested materials for examinations of Corporate Audit Services.
• Professional Development: Maintain professional / technical knowledge and enhance personal growth by attending educational workshops in audit methodology and banking processes as well as reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• Less than 2 years General understanding of audit and the financial services industry. Required
• 1-3 years progressive audit experience. Preferred

• AP-Advanced Professional Certification within 2 years, Preferred
• CPA / CIA within 2 years, Preferred

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position with Associated Bank are asked to email: careers@associatedbank.com

Compliance Statement
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank is committed to working diligently with any colleague who needs an accommodation perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact the Leaves & Accommodations office to request an accommodation.