Staff Auditor - Capital Markets
Citizens is seeking a curious, motivated, early-career professional to join our Internal Audit team as a Staff Auditor supporting the execution of Capital Markets audit activities. This role offers broad exposure to how a large financial institution manages risk, evaluates controls, and supports responsible business growth across complex financial markets activities.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative Internal Audit group of professionals who provide independent, objective insight on the effectiveness of Citizens’ control environment, risk management practices, and culture. You will conduct audit work under the guidance of experienced team members, helping evaluate whether policies, processes, procedures, and controls are designed and operating effectively.
As a Staff Auditor, you will conduct risk-based audits across Citizens’ Capital Markets businesses, including Loan Syndications and Trading, Bond and Equity Underwriting, High Yield Sales and Trading, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate Products, and Commodities. You will also conduct audit work over second line functions such as Market Risk and Model Risk.
If you are curious about financial markets and enjoy asking thoughtful questions, this role gives you a meaningful way to apply that mindset. You will see how audit work connects to real business decisions, use data to evaluate risks and controls, and build practical experience that is valuable across Internal Audit and the broader financial services industry. You will also be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and doing work that helps Citizens operate effectively and manage risk.
Primary responsibilities include
- Learn the audit lifecycle by participating in planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up activities.
- Understand and document business processes, risks, and controls in a clear, organized, and audit-ready manner.
- Perform control testing, analyze results, and communicate observations to Internal Audit team members and business partners.
- Help validate management’s corrective actions for previously identified audit issues.
- Use data, Excel, analytics, and emerging tools to identify patterns, trends, exceptions, and more effective ways to test controls.
- Receive coaching and feedback while building practical audit judgment and professional confidence.
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
- 1-5 years of experience in Capital Markets, Audit, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a team environment.
- Comfort working with data, Excel, Microsoft Office products, and emerging tools, including AI tools.
- Interest in capital markets, risk management, controls, and technology.
- Bachelor’s degree required; intermediate understanding of bank regulations and industry practices is a plus.
- Travel 5-15%.
Hours & Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40 (4-days in-office)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm