Internal Staff Auditor

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Internal Staff Auditor assists in performing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management (Internal Audit Manager, the SVP of Internal Audit or working as part of the audit team of VELERA’s co-sourced Internal Audit partners). The staff auditor will work as part of an audit team to assist in the execution of audits, evaluate risks, test controls, and review processes related to financial data and systems, internal controls, department procedures, and compliance with regulatory rules and company policies. The incumbent will assist with tracking of open audit findings and facilitate response generation, information gathering, testing evidence, and escalation of prior findings with the Audit Management. There will be exposure to senior management throughout the organization. Internal Auditors may work closely with staff from third party organizations providing internal audit support.

• Assists with completing internal risk assessments under Internal Audit management.

• Interpreting regulations as they pertain to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices and procedures.

• Evaluating information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures in accordance with established standards identification of key controls, control design, and/or control deficiencies through the development of risks and controls matrix, including the reliability and effectiveness of internal information systems controls.

• Drafting process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, for review to assist with audit planning and execution.

• Creation of the audit program and testing procedures at the entity, process, transaction or application levels, including assessing controls and potential risks.

• Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and technical issues.

• Maintaining open communication with management

• Partnering with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified.

• Preparing reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.

• Monitors management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process.

• Prepares Audit reports.

• Define gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation.

• Determines and recommends improvements during implementation of IT system changes or upgrades.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field is required.

• Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an audit professional certification, such as CPA, CIA or CISA or equivalent audit credentials.

• Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment. 

• Two (2) years experience working in audit or an audit-related function such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position required.

• Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred. 

• Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls; knowledge of internal audit standards and practices; must have working knowledge of IT general controls

• Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus.

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of Accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards oIIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures oNIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Risk-assessment practices.

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the posted salary range; however, actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, education, internal equity, and overall business and budget considerations. Velera is committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects both individual role and responsibilities, individual performance, and market.