Job Title: Staff Auditor Internship

Reports to: Director of Internal Audit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: NE07

Supervisory Responsibility: No

SUMMARY:

As the student intern enters the Company they are expected to assume, as much as possible, the role of a regular staff member. The responsibilities include working under the direct supervision of an Internal Audit management team member and participating in the completion of various internal audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or Trustco Bank’s Board of Directors):

• Under the direct supervision of a management level auditor, the student intern will assist in completion of financial, compliance, and operational audits.

• Adherence to the Bank’s Code of Conduct and the Audit Department’s established policies and procedures.

• Building proficiency of internal audit techniques and accounting principles through on-the-job training and by attending internal training courses offered by the Bank.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to time sensitive deadlines.

· Ability to work well independently and in groups.

· Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel and Word.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Preferred college field of study includes accounting, finance, economics or similar fields.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS:

This is a part-time position. Office hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Work schedule will be agreed upon with Internal Audit management prior to the internship beginning.

TRAVEL:

Travel using personal vehicle. Valid driver’s license required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace ; bilingual skills a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, including but not limited to company policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is largely sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and phone.

• Ability to communicate both in person and/or by email and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office environment.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of Trustco Bank to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion or promotion

• Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment

• Treatment during employment

• Rates of pay or other forms of compensation

• Selection for training, including apprenticeship

• Layoff or termination

It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity.

INTERNSHIP:

The employer is under no obligation to offer full-time employment to the student prior to or after graduation. Likewise, the student is under no obligation to the employer after completion of the prescribed work period(s) for an internship.