Internal Audit Manager

Overview

This organization operates in the AI-driven lending and financial technology sector, partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. The organization uses advanced artificial intelligence and extensive data signals to improve credit decision-making, reduce borrowing costs, and simplify the lending experience for customers.

The Manager, Internal Audit leads and develops the internal audit program for the organization’s bank. The role conducts complex, risk-based audits across banking, operational, technology, financial, and compliance areas while strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls. The position also helps identify emerging risks, improve audit methodologies, and collaborate with stakeholders to support an effective internal audit function.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, risk-based audits from planning through reporting, including risk assessment, control evaluation, testing, issue development, and remediation validation.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls across banking, technology, operational, and financial processes.
• Communicate risks clearly and deliver practical, risk-based recommendations to business leaders.
• Support the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Enhance audit methodologies, processes, and quality assurance practices.
• Coordinate audit activities with internal and external audit teams and co-sourced providers.
• Use data analytics, automation, and approved AI tools to improve audit quality, efficiency, and reporting.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen the organization’s control environment.
• Support the continued development and maturity of the bank’s internal audit function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory oversight, financial services, or a related field.
• Experience auditing banking, fintech, lending, payments, or technology-enabled financial services organizations.
• Proven ability to independently lead audits through all phases of the audit lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk-based auditing, governance, and professional auditing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex issues clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Knowledge of OCC regulatory expectations, FDICIA, SOX, consumer compliance, technology risk, cybersecurity, model risk, or third-party risk management.
• Experience working with co-sourced audit providers, external auditors, or regulatory examinations.
• Experience developing internal audit functions, methodologies, or quality assurance programs.
• Proficiency with data analytics, automation, or GenAI tools for audit execution and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Location

• Remote-friendly environment across the United States and Canada.