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Senior Auditor - Payment Services

U.S. Bank · Milwaukee, WI · $86,360–$101,600 a year

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an audit where you worked with very little supervision. How did you keep it on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can run an engagement assignment on their own, which the role expects.

Tell me about a time you found a control gap. How did you write the issue and work with management on it?

What they are checking: Whether they can state a finding clearly and fairly so it actually gets fixed.

How do you stay current on regulations that affect payment products?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their knowledge fresh in a highly regulated area that changes often.

What would you do

You are interviewing an auditee who keeps giving vague answers about how a control works. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can get to the facts politely and back up what they hear with evidence.

You are supervising a staff auditor whose testing has errors. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach and review others' work, since the role includes supervising testing.

Management pushes back hard on your rating for a finding. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold an independent view when the evidence supports it while staying open to new facts.

About the work

Walk me through how you would plan an audit of a card issuance process you have never seen before.

What they are checking: Whether they can map a business process, find the key risks and pick the controls that matter.

What is the difference between testing control design adequacy and testing operating effectiveness?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a well-designed control can still fail in practice, and how to test both.

How do you pick a sample size for control testing, and when would you increase it?

What they are checking: Whether they can justify sampling choices so a conclusion holds up under review.

How do you document your workpapers so another auditor could re-perform your test and reach the same conclusion?

What they are checking: Whether their documentation meets internal audit standards, which is what makes an audit defensible.

What key risks come to mind for merchant authorization and settlement?

What they are checking: Whether they understand where a payments business can lose money or break rules.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description The Corporate Audit Services Senior Auditor is primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision from the audit team management. The Senior Auditor is expected to understand risk and risk management techniques, identify and analyze business processes, key risks and critical controls, and evaluate control design adequacy; perform or supervise control testing; and document work performed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. Duties: • Assisting the audit team management in planning audit engagements. Includes understanding risk and risk management techniques; identifying and analyzing business processes, key risks and critical controls; interviewing auditees; and evaluating control design adequacy. • Performing or supervising staff auditors in the testing of controls based on audit program directions. Includes using appropriate sampling and control testing techniques; identifying and assessing the relevancy of possible issues; and documenting work performed to support audit scope/conclusions, to facilitate an efficient review, and to meet internal audit policies and procedures. • Drafting audit issues under the supervision of the audit team management. Includes drafting potential exposures and significance, identifying appropriate root causes, and developing recommendations that are operationally effective and cost-effective actions to address those causes. • Assisting the audit team management in the reporting and wrap-up phases of audits. Includes assisting with drafting audit reports. • Learning from and applying coaching received. • Performing other duties as requested by management. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience • Typically, more than five years of applicable experience Preferred Skills/Experience • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems [MIS]). • Five or more years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or other relevant experience. • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. • Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business • Advanced understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls • Advanced knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies • Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills • Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs • Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations • Applicable professional certifications preferred *This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. **We are hiring in the following locations: • Atlanta, GA • Chicago, IL • Minneapolis, MN • New York, NY • Charlotte, NC • Irving, TX • Milwaukee, WI If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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