Lead Compliance Auditor

LendingClub•Lehi, UT

2d•$81,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an objective, highly skilled Lead Compliance Auditor who will thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt easily to change. In this role, the candidate will bring internal audit and financial services experience to deliver audit assurance and to help innovate the function’s methods, tools, and assurance capabilities.

Requirements

5+ years of Internal Audit or related experience, ideally within financial services
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a collaborative audit team on complex engagements
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including proficiency with Excel and data analytics
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate insights and influence stakeholders
Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard)
Working knowledge of key regulations, including consumer protection laws (e.g., ECOA/Reg B, EFTA/Reg E, TILA/Reg Z, EFAA/Reg CC) and BSA/AML/OFAC programs
Curious, adaptable, and proactive, with a passion for continuous improvement and driving meaningful impact

Nice To Haves

Professional certification(s) such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CAMS, or CRCM preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

Lead and perform moderate to high-complexity audit work with limited supervision
Identify key risks across end-to-end processes and develop risk-based audit scopes and test plans
Execute and document audit procedures in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
Provide guidance and mentorship to audit team members throughout audit execution, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Partner with business leaders to validate findings, identify root causes, and agree on practical, sustainable corrective actions—while maintaining professional independence
Monitor management’s progress on remediation efforts and validate completed actions
Support department-wide projects and initiatives to enhance LCIA’s audit methodologies, tools, and assurance capabilities
Own and advance the Bank's established Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance coverage strategies, refining them over time to ensure complete regulatory coverage with risk-proportionate auditing.
Stay current on emerging audit standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends, and share insights with the broader team
As an Audit Lead, you will leverage artificial intelligence throughout the audit lifecycle, including annual planning, risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, to enhance efficiency, consistency, and insight generation
Work cross-functionally to advance the Bank's compliance monitoring capabilities toward real-time, continuous compliance auditing through the application of data analytics, AI, and LLMs