Internal Audit Team Lead – Loan Operations, Post-Closing, Compliance

Job Description:

• Lead audits of loan origination, underwriting, servicing, collections processes, and post-closing activities
• Perform hands-on audit fieldwork, complex process walkthroughs, and control testing
• Review analyst audit workpapers, testing results, and supporting evidence
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, investor guidelines, and internal policies
• Support remediation tracking and validation activities
• Draft comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations
• Monitor and track audit findings and follow up with management on remediation
• Ensure timely and effective execution of the risk-based audit plan for the Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance pod
• Review quality assurance processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Identify operational, process, and credit-related risks
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team
• Supervise and develop 4 Internal Audit Analysts
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations to the SVP of Internal Audit
• Draft, finalize, and present formal audit reports to the SVP and relevant business stakeholders
• Oversee issue tracking and conduct follow-up reviews to validate corrective actions and clear audit findings

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related field
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to perform hands-on audit testing and fieldwork
• Experience supervising staff, reviewing workpapers, and managing multiple deadlines independently
• English proficiency at C1 level (Advanced), with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required
• Stable, reliable internet connection
• Professional and dedicated remote working environment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment
• Strong exposure to loan operations, post-closing, lending compliance, or complex financial environments is strongly preferred
• Additional professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE are a strong plus
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit concepts
• Understanding of loan operations, post-closing, and compliance functions
• Familiarity with ERP, workflow management, and business applications such as LAPro, QuickBase, Monday.com, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits:

• Compensation in USD
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work — work from wherever you do your best work