Full-Time

Staff Internal Auditor

Posted on 9/15/2025

Busey Bank

Busey Bank

501-1,000 employees

Community bank offering deposits and loans

Compensation Overview

$54k - $72k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentives

Urbana, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Requirements
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Basic math and accounting principles
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressures, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines
  • Ability to solve problems independently while applying logic and discretion
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in business related field, Accounting degree preferred
  • Requires 3 or more years of audit experience
  • Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
  • Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Communicate audit findings by preparing a summary report and discussing the findings with the audit supervisor and management.
  • Recommend procedural efficiencies when identified through the audit process.
  • Contribute to team effort by completing assigned results within the scheduled timeframe.
  • Collaborate with internal audit team members in the annual internal audit risk assessments.
  • Provide support to external auditors and examiners.
  • Participate in ongoing educational opportunities to update knowledge and skills related to financial services and internal auditing standards.
  • Appraise adequacy of internal control systems throughout the audit process.
  • Perform audits on technical areas of operations.
  • Compose audit memos highlighting risk, controls, audit steps, and audit results.
  • Develop and update audit programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of bank operations preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred

Busey Bank is a community-focused bank offering deposits, loans, and digital banking for individuals and local businesses. Customers place funds in deposits, which the bank uses to fund loans and other services, accessible through branches, ATMs, and online platforms. It differentiates itself through its long-standing community ties and a growth strategy that includes acquisitions, such as the 2025 purchase of CrossFirst Bankshares, to broaden its geographic reach while keeping local decision-making. Its goal is to support communities with reliable financial services and steady growth that strengthens its ability to serve customers across its expanded footprint.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Champaign, Illinois

Founded

1868

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 revenue hit $200.2 million, up 71% year-on-year, beating estimates.
  • CrossFirst deal bolsters commercial banking in high-growth metro markets like Denver.
  • May 14, 2025 depositary share offering strengthens capital post-$917 million acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CrossFirst integration fails due to cultural clashes, eroding 3.7% net interest margin in 6-12 months.
  • Wintrust poaches Chicago clients, stripping 10-15% of $18 billion deposits in 12-18 months.
  • FIRSTech loses 20% non-interest revenue to Block and Toast dominance in 18-24 months.

What makes Busey Bank unique

  • Busey Bank founded in 1868 maintains conservative banking practices unmatched by peers.
  • Over 97% core deposits and 75% FDIC-insured depositors place Busey in top quartile.
  • CrossFirst acquisition on March 1, 2025 expands to 77 locations across 10 states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
First Busey beats Q4 estimates with $200M revenue, up 71% year-on-year

First Busey, a regional banking company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $200.2 million, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% and marking 71.2% year-on-year growth. The company's non-GAAP earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 9.2%. Net interest income reached $157.6 million, slightly above the $156.3 million forecast, whilst net interest margin came in at 3.7%, matching expectations. Tangible book value per share was $20.23, surpassing estimates by 2.2%. The bank holding company, which traces its roots to 1868, provides commercial and retail banking services across Illinois, Missouri, Florida and Indiana. First Busey's revenue has grown at a 12.8% compounded annual rate over five years, with acceleration to 28.2% annualised growth over the past two years.

NFR Communications, Inc.
Aug 18th, 2025
Busey Bank opens second Denver location

Champaign, Ill.-based Busey Bank is expanding its footprint in Denver with the opening of a second branch.

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2025
First Busey Corporation Prices Depositary Share Offering

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) (Nasdaq: BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank and CrossFirst Bank,...

Metro East Star
Mar 31st, 2025
Busey Bank Helps SIHF In Belleville Enhance Medical Services

Busey partnered with SIHF on this complex financing by providing multiple loans, including a federal NMTC leverage loan and a federal NMTC equity investment.

Investing.com
Mar 3rd, 2025
CrossFirst Bankshares Completes Merger with First Busey Corp

Michael J. Maddox has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the Busey board and President of Busey, as well as CEO and President of Busey Bank.

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