Internal Auditor - Fort Worth

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Career Opportunity : We have an Internal Auditor position open at our Corporate Fort Worth Financial Center!

Job Summary :

The Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing independent, objective audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, adherence to established procedures, compliance with laws and regulations, and the accuracy of financial records. This role plays a key part in strengthening the credit union’s operational integrity and governance by promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and risk management.

Key qualifications :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Perform independent audits of operational, financial, and compliance areas across the credit union, with a strong focus on evaluating adherence to documented policies and procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and ensure consistent application of policies and standards across departments and branches.
• Verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., NCUA, BSA / AML, OFAC), internal controls, and procedural guidelines.
• Conduct targeted audits to identify gaps between practice and procedure; recommend corrective actions to align operations with established procedures.
• Initiate and conduct special investigations, including fraud detection, control failures, and process deviations, as requested by executive management or the Board.
• Prepare and deliver detailed audit reports that include identified non-compliance issues, procedural weaknesses, and practical recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s corrective actions on audit findings.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory examiners to coordinate efforts and support comprehensive oversight.
• Promote a strong internal control culture and provide guidance on maintaining procedural compliance and mitigating operational risks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• EECU will, in compliance with applicable laws, evaluate an applicant's credit history. Only applicants with good credit history will be considered for open positions.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

Certifications Preferred :

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Working Conditions :

Responsible for compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Reg Z, Reg B, FCRA / FACTA, and Service Members Civil Relief. Required to attend initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.

For more than 90 years, Fort Worth-based EECU community credit union has been committed to providing members A Better Way of Banking®. Today, EECU is one of the largest credit unions in Texas with $4 billion in USD assets and serves over 297,000 members through 20 financial centers across North Texas. In the true spirit of the credit union philosophy “people helping people” EECU was recently honored with the Fort Worth Business Press Corporate Philanthropy Award for employee volunteerism, named Best Bank / Credit Union by the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s readers, and became the 1st credit union in Fort Worth to become Blue Zones certified for promoting employee well-being.

EECU is an EOE / Vets / Disabled Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status or on the basis of disability.

For more information on our organization and benefits please visit EECU Careers at www.eecu.org / careers .