Internal Auditor

Citizens State Bank Of La Crosse

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

La Crosse, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role focuses on auditing loan files and third-party risk management to ensure adherence to bank policies and regulatory requirements. Key tasks include reviewing loan disclosures, managing vendor documentation, and tracking compliance data such as HMDA and CRA loans.

Qualifications

You have strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. You can interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and are proficient with Microsoft Office and banking systems.

Must Have Skills for ATS

loan compliance

third-party risk management

vendor management system

regulatory requirements

HMDA

CRA

Microsoft Office

banking systems

Job Description

Description

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual who enjoys digging into loan files, vendor documentation, and compliance requirements? Do you like analytical work, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes reviews that help keep an organization operating safely and efficiently? Want to grow your professional skillset at a top community bank that invests in its employees? If you are willing to learn, we are willing to train you!

Citizens State Bank is a top-performing, community-focused financial institution with a strong commitment to serving our customers’ banking needs. With a history spanning 116 years, we take pride in providing personalized financial solutions and exceptional service. We are currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support loan compliance and third-party risk management activities within our Risk Department.

This position focuses on supporting loan and third-party risk management compliance by auditing key documentation and processes, managing regulatory data and reporting, maintaining accurate third-party oversight, and ensuring adherence to evolving risk and regulatory requirements. The role is well-suited for individuals with experience or interest in banking, compliance, auditing, loan operations, or other detail-oriented administrative work. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with third-party risk management activities, including uploading vendors into the vendor management system, assessing vendor tiers, coordinating due diligence documentation, and assisting with vendor approvals
  • Audit loan files for compliance using sampling methods
  • Review loan disclosures, statements, and notices for all loan types
  • Audit and track flood insurance requirements
  • Review adverse action documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Review HMDA-reportable loans and assist with data input and validation
  • Audit appraisals and credit reports using sampling methods
  • Perform daily loan maintenance audits
  • Audit PMI cancellations and TRID loan calculations
  • Assist with tracking CRA loans
  • Monitor force-placed insurance timing and documentation
  • Remove or edit credit reports in E-Oscar as needed
  • Assist with consumer loan compliance training
  • Ensure office compliance materials (posters, notices, etc.) are current
  • Stay up to date on compliance, risk, and emerging regulatory issues

Citizens State Bank offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including access to free health care. Combine that with our dynamic culture, and you'll see why we’re unlike any other. Candidates interested in working in a fun, high-energy organization that was named one of the Top Community Banks in the nation and an American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For should visit our employment opportunities page.

Do not wait, our positions fill quickly, and you do not want to miss out on joining the best culture in the industry! While you wait for our response, check us out on Facebook and visit our website at www.citizensstatebank.us.

Requirements

Previous experience in banking, loan operations, compliance, auditing, or a similar detail-focused role is preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately

Citizens State Bank Of La Crosse

Our mission is to provide an experience like no other, which has made us one of the top-rated and fastest growing banks in the country! Our culture is known to be one of the best in the industry, one where we work hard and play hard. This promotes outside the box thinking with fun and play all day, resulting in our employees being some of the happiest in the world! Outside the box thinking has resulted in our lobby in the La Crosse office transitioning to The Café, which proudly serves Colectivo Coffee to our Get More™ Checking customers. Coffee is now served in the drive-thru at all offices! Not only do we provide the best experience in banking, we create value and keep more money in our customer’s pockets with Get More™ Checking. We encourage our employees to be creative and dream big, and we coach them to greatness both professionally and personally. As a result, our employees are fully engaged in the company and its success. A job at Citizens is not simply another job but a place where everyone is family, and we WIN and celebrate together. It’s no surprise that we have been consistently identified as one of the Best Banks to Work For in the country and are known to have the best culture in the industry. With some of the best professionals in the industry on our team, we have been able to transform a routine trip to the bank to an exciting experience as soon as you walk in our doors, which is known as the #CitizensExperience. If you are looking for a better banking experience, please call one of our offices or open an account online! If you are interested in a career with Citizens State Bank, visit our website to view our open positions.
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