Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Location:Denver, CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $71,000 - $107,000/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 04/30/2026.

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Who We're Looking For

You're an experienced audit professional who excels in risk-based auditing, regulatory interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration. You are detail-oriented, analytical, and confident serving as a subject matter expert to business partners, regulators, and auditors. You communicate clearly, manage complex audit engagements, and thrive in a fastpaced, continually evolving environment. If you enjoy strengthening organizational controls, guiding remediation efforts, and supporting a strong risk culture, this role is for you.

About the Role

The Senior Internal Auditor serves as a key member of the Risk Management team, contributing to operational, compliance, and financial audit programs across the Bank. This role develops and executes riskbased audit plans, leads closing meetings, and partners with business units to strengthen internal controls. The position also serves as the Company's ICFR liaison and provides essential support for regulatory exams, external audits, and first and secondline monitoring functions. You will maintain oversight of the audit findings database and support remediation tracking, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.

What You'll Do

• Create and implement riskbased audit programs.
• Ensure timely testing and reporting aligned with audit risk assessments.
• Conduct and oversee audits of operational areas including accounting, lending, bank operations, and trust.
• Lead audit closing meetings and communicate findings to management.
• Provide reports and documentation for regulatory exams, external audits, and internal committees.
• Oversee audit remediation tracking and manage the Company's findings database.
• Support development and maintenance of internal controls to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Serve as liaison for ICFR and assist with external audit coordination.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit standards.
• Mentor compliance and audit staff as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (required).
• 7-10 years of bank operations and internal audit experience (required).
• Experience managing bank compliance functions (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; FIS, NContracts, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and projectmanagement skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and legal documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong leadership capability with ability to mentor others.
• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CFE, CPA, or CIA (preferred).

• Competitive base salary: $71,000 - $107,000/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.

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At First Western Trust, we're more than just a financial institution-we're a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other's successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you're just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you'll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what's right-always.

If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com.

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.