Internal Audit

Location: St. Louis
Most common positions: Auditor & Senior Auditor

Division Description
At Edward Jones, the Internal Audit division takes on the critical role of identifying risk and reviewing processes, systems and technology to ensure compliance with firm objectives and that appropriate controls are in place and operating. Matters to be reviewed are identified through our proprietary risk assessment process, requests from leaders and compliance, and through regulatory requirements.

Due to the highly regulated nature of Financial Services and today’s prevailing corporate governance environment, our Internal Audit associates are immersed in all aspects of our business and often partner with senior leadership. As a result, Internal Audit often serves as a training ground for selected senior associates to move into leadership roles in other areas of the firm.

Departments

Financial / Operational Audit Department    
Associates in this department assist leadership in achieving it's objectives through performing independent reviews of business functions to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, consult with management on the internal control structure and provide guidance on the control structure, and process improvements and evaluate controls in place to support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Key Qualifications Include:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, Masters preferred
  
   
• Public accounting or internal audit experience (Big Four or larger regional firm preferred)
  
   
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred
  
   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
   
• Strong written and oral communication skills
  
   
• Ability to multi-task
  
   
• Project management skills
  
   
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus
  
   
• Prior Financial Service industry experience a plus 

Information Systems Audit Department        
This department provides an independent assessment of Information Systems (I.S.) risks and control deficiencies, plans and executes I.S. audit activities to ensure key technology and business functions and risks are addressed, and executes timely Sarbanes-Oxley testing and reporting.

Key Qualifications Include:

• Understanding of Mainframe and Open Systems technology platforms
  
   
• Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle
  
   
• Knowledge of I.S. processes and risks
  
   
• Strong analytical skills
  
   
• Understanding of audit concepts
  
   
• Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Business or other relevant disciplines.
  
   
• Masters degree preferred
  
   
• Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred
  
   
• Public accounting or internal audit experience (Big Four firm experience preferred)
  
   
• Project management skills
  
   
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is a plus