VP, Internal Audit

Axos Bank • San Diego, CA

4d • $125,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Are you a visionary leader with a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence? We're seeking a dynamic Vice President of Internal Audit to join our internal audit team. In this pivotal role, you will lead operational audit engagements, providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure our organization's financial integrity, compliance, and risk management. You will collaborate closely with senior management and the board of directors, driving innovative audit practices and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our organization, we want to hear from you! Internal Audit acts as the third line of defense, independently assessing and providing opinions on Axos Bank's controls in place to mitigate risks within the first and second line. Auditors analyze various business units and report on the design and/or effectiveness of their internal controls using a risk-based methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required
• 6+ years of experience in an auditing and/or finance role, some of it at a public accounting firm or large public company, preferably in the banking or financial services industry
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) Certification
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act experience
• Project scoping, process documentation, control testing, gap analysis, and remediation management experience
• COSO component documentation and testing experience
• Ability to identify and assess a changing array of risks

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• Big 4 experience
• Working knowledge of regulations related to banking and financial services including, Reg CC, Reg E, FCRA, UDAAP, Reg B, TILA/TRID/RESPA, BPA, AML, FHA, Bank Bribery Act, Remote Deposit Capture, Reg V, TCPA, Reg U, Reg O, amongst others

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for planning and executing on various elements of the overall audit plan, which would include risk assessment, audit scope, identifying and testing controls and developing specific recommendations to improve processes
• Ensure fieldwork, including testing and evidence, is sufficient to attain and support conclusions
• Write impactful reports and conclusions that include sufficient detail to clearly and concisely present audit analysis and results to relevant managers as well as the Audit Committee
• Assist with examination of Sarbanes–Oxley compliance by performing tests of controls (design and effectiveness) within key business processes
• Conduct remediation procedures to ensure that agreed actions mitigate the associated risks and are completed within established timelines
• Perform ad hoc investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit Committee
• Function as a liaison during regulatory exams
• Consult with Management to provide guidance on improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Department
• Train and develop staff

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees