Internal Audit Lead, Compliance & Operations

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 Lead, Compliance & Operations 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 Lead, Compliance & Operations will report to the Senior Manager, Audit Compliance & Operations and will work alongside all members of the Internal Audit team in conducting audit and reviews to impact and influence positive business outcomes!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the Vertical Leads, Business Stakeholders and IA Partners to assist in performing the various stages of an Internal Audit project, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting

• Execute audits focused on US and International regulations/programs including but not limited to; BSA/AML, UDAAP, FCRA, Fair Lending, GDPR, FDCPA, ESG, etc. 

• Work with business partners to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls 

• Complete specific areas of an audit project performing audit work using our standard audit methodology to evaluate risk, determine control objectives, and verify the extent to which Affirm’s process, controls, and systems are operating as intended

• Assist and contribute to Affirm’s Internal Audit strategy and roadmap 

• Support audit issue validation and closure procedures

• Assist in assessing 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

• 4+ years of internal audit experience with a combination of industry and consulting experience. Demonstrated ability in a senior internal control or internal audit role

• Experience with similar internal control or internal audit roles in financial services organizations or with Big 4 audit firms highly preferred

• Bachelors or equivalent in business, accounting or other business related fields. Appropriate certifications in auditing are preferred (i.e. CIA, CAMS, CRCM or equivalent) 

• Ability to understand sophisticated processes and summarize and document in a narrative and workflow format

• Strong project/task management and prioritization skills

• Experience participating in integrated audits that address a combination of compliance and operating objectives 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth, fun environment with multiple projects and tasks

• Possess high ethical standards, level of commitment and ability to cope with complexity and change

• Responsible, flexible and a highly motivated self-starter