Wachter, Inc.

Senior Risk Analyst, Auditor

Wachter, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LenexaKansasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year

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About the role

  • Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate risks and control gaps.
  • Facilitate workshops, risk reviews, and training sessions to build organizational risk awareness.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
  • Consult with business units to strengthen control environments and support remediation activities.
  • Participate in policy development and contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee complex internal audits following established audit standards (e.g., IIA).
  • Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and compliance mechanisms.
  • Perform data analytics to detect anomalies, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks.
  • Prepare high-quality audit reports, summarizing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.
  • Lead enterprise-wide and departmental risk assessments, identifying potential operational, financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, and strategic risks.
  • Independently execute and document the testing procedures for operational audits.
  • Analyze risk exposure and develop recommendations to mitigate, transfer, or manage identified risks.
  • Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and trends to provide insights and early warning signals to leadership.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members, contributing ideas and opinions.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships within internal audit and throughout the company to serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • CPA and CIA certifications are preferred.
  • 3+ years of audit experience is preferred.
  • General knowledge of internal audit methodologies, internal controls, and root cause analysis.
  • Analyze automated processes.
  • Understand and interpret data processes.
  • Exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to the highest degree of professional standards.
  • Able to work independently and manage duties on multiple projects.
  • Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
  • Highly proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Experience using Power Automate and/or Power BI is preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • MD Live, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
internal audit methodologiesinternal controlsroot cause analysisdata analyticsrisk assessmentaudit standardsrisk managementcompliance mechanismsfinancial analysisoperational audits
Soft Skills
communicationindependent judgmentconfidentialityrelationship buildingcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingprofessionalismproject management
Certifications
CPACIA