Lead Auditor

OneMain Financial•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

At OneMain Financial, the Lead Auditor leads internal audits from planning through reporting, guides audit staff, and works directly with business leaders to evaluate risks, strengthen controls, and provide practical recommendations. The role is part of an Internal Audit department that uses technology, data analytics, and professional curiosity to deliver business insights. The Lead Auditor also uses AI tools to improve auditing and support the company as it expands into credit cards, auto financing, and financial wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Relevant work experience leading teams and audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through reporting and issue follow-up.
Ability to lead and thrive in a collaborative environment, with strong follow-up and follow-through.
Ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and develop risk and control documentation.
Strong project management skills, including managing competing priorities and resolving engagement roadblocks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present issues clearly to business and senior management.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and clear communication of audit findings.
Experience with audit management software.
Ability to use technology and data analytics in audit planning and testing.
Commitment to ongoing professional education and development of business and industry knowledge.

Nice To Haves

TeamMate+ experience.
MBA or another master’s degree.
Relevant professional certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRCM.
Experience in financial services, consumer lending, or a regulated environment.
Experience working across business, risk, compliance, and other control functions.

Responsibilities

Lead internal audits in accordance with department methodology, quality standards, and established timelines.
Evaluate key business risks and the design and operating effectiveness of controls to focus audit coverage.
Plan and coordinate research, walkthroughs, testing, meetings, and milestones in TeamMate+.
Develop an understanding of business operations through ongoing business education and awareness of industry trends and developments.
Lead development of risk and control matrices and ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent.
Assign and monitor testing, set expectations, and coach audit team members throughout engagements.
Lead client and internal meetings and serve as the primary contact for assigned audits.
Identify and communicate issues promptly with support from the Audit Director, and prepare presentations and draft reports.
Use technology, AI, and data analytics to improve testing effectiveness, efficiency, and risk coverage.
Complete assigned issue follow-up and support audit quality assessments.
Collaborate with other control groups, support advisory work, and mentor Senior Auditors across the department.
Provide advisory services based on audit findings and recommendations, assisting with implementation of control improvements and risk mitigation strategies.