Director, Affirm Bank Internal Audit

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Establish and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program that aligns with the Bank’s strategy and regulatory requirements.
• 2
  Develop the audit charter, policies, procedures, and methodology to ensure independence and objectivity.
• 3
  Oversee the creation and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments and changing business conditions.
• 4
  Partner with Audit counterparts at Affirm to manage third and fourth party risk.
• 5
  Lead the design and documentation of the Internal Audit framework as part of the de novo application process
• 6
  Establish audit coverage for pre-opening activities, including policy development, system implementation, and vendor onboarding
• 7
  Develop readiness assessments and Board materials to support FDIC and state regulatory reviews
• 8
  Build and train an audit function capable of scaling as the Bank grows post-launch

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of internal audit, risk management, or control experience, in a regulated banking environment
• Proven experience establishing or leading an internal audit program for an FDIC-supervised institution
• Strong understanding of lending-sponsorship banking and consumer deposits, and preferably experience with a lending-sponsor bank or ILC.
• Knowledge of the FDIC examination processes, and interagency audit guidance preferred
• Strong understanding of lending sponsorship-banking and consumer deposit operations, internal controls, IT systems, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, communicate effectively with senior management and the Board, and deliver practical audit insights
• Experience managing internal and co-sourced audit relationships
• Exceptional integrity, judgment, and attention to detail

Perks & Benefits