VP / Senior Manager – Internal Audit (Banking)

Location: Abilene, TX 5 days on site

Overview

We are seeking a VP / Senior Manager of Internal Audit to lead and execute internal audits across banking and corporate functions within a regulated financial institution. This role is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and providing risk-focused insights to Senior management.

The ideal consultant brings deep financial services audit experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead complex audits while partnering effectively with business and risk stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits across Finance, Credit, Banking Products & Operations, Human Resources, and Trust/Asset Management functions.
• Design and maintain an internal audit program aligned with regulatory expectations, industry standards, and organizational risk.
• Develop audit plans, procedures, and testing strategies to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory gaps, and policy deviations; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports, including audit opinions, issue ratings, and management recommendations.
• Track audit issue remediation and validate corrective actions prior to closure.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and regulators, including coordinating requests, walkthroughs, and exams.
• Review and assess the quality of outsourced or co-sourced audit work, including workpaper reviews.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members to ensure high-quality, timely audit execution.
• Perform periodic risk assessments of assigned auditable entities and evaluate the appropriateness of the control environment.
• Apply data analytics and an integrated audit approach when feasible.
• Provide advisory support on key business initiatives and emerging risk areas.
• Partner with line-of-business leaders and risk teams to proactively address control, compliance, and governance issues.
• Exercise sound judgment in managing risk, safeguarding organizational assets, and ensuring ethical business practices.
• Support organizational values and customer-first initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience within a financial institution.
• 6 years of internal audit experience within a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four public accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of banking regulations, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Professional certification required: CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on audit experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance
• Credit
• Banking products
• Operations
• Trust / Asset Management
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and innovation in audit methodologies and tools.
• Proven ability to operate independently while remaining objective and unbiased.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  
  

Additional Notes

This description outlines the general scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

Listed Rate is negotiable. Client is open to candidates willing to relocate to Abilene after the job offer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Abilene, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

The VP Internal Audit Manager is responsible for execution of audits over the company’s Banking Enterprises and the Corporate-wide internal audit. The objective of this role is to ensure the Company’s internal controls are adequate by developing and executing an audit program that is commensurate with the si

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abilene,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.