About this role
We are seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at Bridgewater Bank in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, this individual will apply operational, analytical, and creative thinking to execute audits and other tasks within the Internal Audit function. On any given day, you could be interacting with different stakeholders across the organization, performing testing and reviewing documentation to support observations, and aiding the Internal Audit team with administrative projects aligned with our operating plan and strategy for the year. We'll challenge you to think and work in new ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop an understanding of the Bank's audit approach, the banking industry, and the needs of the Bank.
• Assist in execution of operational audit engagements, including performing risk assessments, audit planning, and audit testing in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant regulations, and policies for the Bank's SOX compliance.
• Support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) testing (including ITGC) by executing test procedures, evaluating evidence, and documenting results.
• Complete work papers in an efficient, organized, and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate interest in leveraging AI, automation, data analytics, and other evolving technologies to enhance audit efficiency, risk identification, and assurance over operational processes.
• Maintain active and effective communication with management and Internal Audit team to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for control enhancements and business process improvements.
• Prepare summaries of findings for audit reports and assist with effective communication of audit results via written reports and presentations to functional and process owner management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Educational background or professional certifications in IT – preferred but no required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing financial or operational audits
• Experience in the Financial Services industry - preferred but not required
• Professional certifications (CPA or CIA) - preferred but not required
• Interest in developing skills related to IT general control audits is a plus
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
ABOUT BRIDGEWATER BANK:
It all started with a vision in 2005. This vision was to create a full-service, entrepreneurial bank where clients would notice a difference, team members would be challenged to grow, and the culture would be optimistic. Over a decade later, this unconventional attitude laid the foundation of Bridgewater Bank, a nationwide top-performing bank with an award-winning culture.
We're on a mission to become the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. And it's working. Join our team and you will be surrounded by remarkable people who want to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to work in this industry. This journey began in 2005, and it's just getting started. Will you join us?
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The typical annual base pay range for this role is between $55,900 - $72,000. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
Bridgewater Bank provides a broad offering of competitive benefits including (but not limited to):
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation & paid holidays
PLEASE NOTE:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank's policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
STATUS: Exempt