Internal Audit Manager, Compliance

We are working to build innovative products and technologies that support our mission of offering honest financial products to improve lives! We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager, Compliance to contribute to the ongoing development of the Internal Audit (IA) function and to Affirm’s efforts to achieve its business objectives. The Internal Audit Manager, Compliance will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will work alongside all members of the Internal Audit team in conducting audits and reviews to impact and influence positive business outcomes!

What You'll Do

• Work with business partners, including product, operations, compliance, analytics and technology leaders across the company to perform various assessments.
• Help enhance and mature to Affirm’s Internal Audit strategy and roadmap.
• Assist in the implementation of processes and tools supporting Professional Practices.
• Assist in multiple administrative functions including (but not limited to) scheduling of resources, management of co-sourced audit relationships, and oversight of budget.
• Manage and execute audits focused on US and International regulations/programs including but not limited to; BSA/AML, UDAAP, FCRA, Fair Lending, GDPR, FDCPA, ESG,  etc. 
• Ensure overall quality and consistency of audit work, and adherence to department and professional standards for audits. 
• Manage audits by leading a team in identifying and analyzing risks, planning and prioritizing the audit work, conducting interviews, observing operations, documenting and analyzing procedures and controls, developing audit recommendations, reviewing identified issues with appropriate management, and preparing audit reports.
• Actively assist in developing, and mentoring auditors. Cultivate and maintain a healthy environment and strong group morale.
• Assess new products, systems, databases or changes to existing processes to identify compliance risks before launch, providing recommendations for improvement
• Continue to develop and expand knowledge of the audit profession, our industry, and Affirm products and information through self-study, research, and continuing education efforts
• Align with applicable federal & state, and international  laws and regulatory guidelines and Affirm’s policies and procedures
• Maintain a regulatory compliance risk mindset  to understand underlying risks and weaknesses to properly mitigate such risks 

What We Look For

• 7+ years of industry (internal audit) and consulting experience with a focus on audits associated with compliance, operations and strategy.
• Experience with similar internal control or internal audit roles in financial services organizations or with Big 4 audit firms highly preferred
• Bachelors in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Engineering or other related fields. Appropriate certifications  are preferred (i.e. CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, etc.).
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of audits, concurrent oversight and execution of multiple projects.
• Experience with and knowledge of Compliance risk, controls and regulatory expectations for banking regulations and financial markets.
• Experience leading integrated audits that address a combination of financial/operational and technology objectives.
• Proven experience, skills and knowledge with IIA and ISACA Professional Practices and Standards.
• Written/verbal skills and experience appropriate to executive and board level reporting and presentation.
• Experience in Financial Services, Lending and SaaS or technology related companies is highly preferred.

Last updated on Aug 22, 2024