Manager, Audit - Compliance
About the position
Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As Manager of Audit Services, you’ll play a key role in strengthening BECU’s governance, risk management, and internal controls while helping modernize how internal audit operates. You’ll lead a team of auditors and champion the use of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to uncover deeper insights and improve audit effectiveness. Your work will help ensure BECU continues to operate with integrity, transparency, and strong regulatory compliance. By partnering with business leaders and mentoring audit professionals, you’ll help build a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The opportunity to shape the future of audit through the use of analytics, AI, and emerging technologies
A leadership role where you’ll mentor and develop the next generation of auditors
Exposure to enterprise-level risk, governance, and regulatory strategy
The ability to collaborate with leaders across the organization and influence strategic decision-making
The chance to work for a mission-driven financial institution focused on serving members and communities
A culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development
Opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced audit analytics, regulatory compliance, and AI-enabled assurance
Responsibilities
• Lead Risk-Based Audits: Guide the execution of audits from planning through reporting and close-out, ensuring engagements are risk-based, thorough, and completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Drive Data Analytics and AI Innovation: Champion the use of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance audit testing, identify trends, and provide deeper insights into operational risk.
• Advance Continuous Auditing: Support the evolution of the audit function through continuous auditing and monitoring techniques that improve real-time risk detection and coverage.
• Develop and Mentor Audit Talent: Lead and coach a team of auditors, helping them grow their skills in analytics, emerging technologies, and modern audit practices.
• Deliver Strategic Audit Insights: Provide the Chief Audit Executive with clear, well-supported reports that highlight risk exposure, control effectiveness, and actionable recommendations.
• Build Trusted Partnerships: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and risks while maintaining the independence required of the audit function.
• Support Regulatory and External Audit Engagements: Partner with leadership to assist state and federal examiners and external auditors, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication.
• Promote Strong Governance and Ethics: Conduct all audit activities in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework and support consultations related to ethics and compliance.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent work or educational experience
• Minimum 4 years of internal audit experience in areas such as Credit, Compliance, IT, or Finance, with hands-on experience using GRC, risk management, and audit workpaper tools (Archer), to also include a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership in applying data mining, data visualization, and AI-enabled analysis
• Experience assessing operational risks and regulatory requirements, managing staff fairly and consistently, communicating sensitive information with tact, maintain strict confidentiality, and present professionally with internal and external partners.
Nice-to-haves
• CPA / CIA certification or in process of attainment thereof preferred.
• Experience working within a regulated financial institution environment
• Experience with analytics tools such as Alteryx or Tableau
• Experience applying automation or artificial intelligence in audit or compliance processes
Benefits
• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
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Apply Now
Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As Manager of Audit Services, you’ll play a key role in strengthening BECU’s governance, risk management, and internal controls while helping modernize how internal audit operates. You’ll lead a team of auditors and champion the use of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to uncover deeper insights and improve audit effectiveness. Your work will help ensure BECU continues to operate with integrity, transparency, and strong regulatory compliance. By partnering with business leaders and mentoring audit professionals, you’ll help build a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The opportunity to shape the future of audit through the use of analytics, AI, and emerging technologies
A leadership role where you’ll mentor and develop the next generation of auditors
Exposure to enterprise-level risk, governance, and regulatory strategy
The ability to collaborate with leaders across the organization and influence strategic decision-making
The chance to work for a mission-driven financial institution focused on serving members and communities
A culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development
Opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced audit analytics, regulatory compliance, and AI-enabled assurance
Responsibilities
• Lead Risk-Based Audits: Guide the execution of audits from planning through reporting and close-out, ensuring engagements are risk-based, thorough, and completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Drive Data Analytics and AI Innovation: Champion the use of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance audit testing, identify trends, and provide deeper insights into operational risk.
• Advance Continuous Auditing: Support the evolution of the audit function through continuous auditing and monitoring techniques that improve real-time risk detection and coverage.
• Develop and Mentor Audit Talent: Lead and coach a team of auditors, helping them grow their skills in analytics, emerging technologies, and modern audit practices.
• Deliver Strategic Audit Insights: Provide the Chief Audit Executive with clear, well-supported reports that highlight risk exposure, control effectiveness, and actionable recommendations.
• Build Trusted Partnerships: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and risks while maintaining the independence required of the audit function.
• Support Regulatory and External Audit Engagements: Partner with leadership to assist state and federal examiners and external auditors, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication.
• Promote Strong Governance and Ethics: Conduct all audit activities in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework and support consultations related to ethics and compliance.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent work or educational experience
• Minimum 4 years of internal audit experience in areas such as Credit, Compliance, IT, or Finance, with hands-on experience using GRC, risk management, and audit workpaper tools (Archer), to also include a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership in applying data mining, data visualization, and AI-enabled analysis
• Experience assessing operational risks and regulatory requirements, managing staff fairly and consistently, communicating sensitive information with tact, maintain strict confidentiality, and present professionally with internal and external partners.
Nice-to-haves
• CPA / CIA certification or in process of attainment thereof preferred.
• Experience working within a regulated financial institution environment
• Experience with analytics tools such as Alteryx or Tableau
• Experience applying automation or artificial intelligence in audit or compliance processes
Benefits
• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
Apply Now
Apply Now