Director, Internal Audit (Remote OK)

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About the Role

We’re looking for an Internal Audit Director to build and execute the internal audit function at Figure. This role will own the internal audit program, with a specific focus on Figure’s mortgage lending operations. You’ll have the opportunity to build an internal audit program to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Figure’s lending operations, including credit risk, governance, operations, compliance, and quality control. You’ll be provided independence, with a direct line of reporting to executive management, to ensure you can effectively assess Figure’s lending practices. Figure is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Director who can build and scale a program, while also executing the testing and audit responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Build Figure’s Internal Audit function, specific to mortgage lending and tailored to regulatory and agency expectations
• Develop an Audit plan, policies, and procedures to govern the function
• Develop a risk assessment methodology to identify the operational areas and processes to be audited and the frequency of those audits.
• Conduct risk assessments annually to determine scopes and frequencies of reviews
• Build and maintain an audit schedule of at least 12 months
• Execute testing and audit responsibilities by reviewing items such as policies and procedures, processes, loan files, and systems, and interviewing key stakeholders in lending operations, risk, and compliance
• Effectively review and compile relevant, material findings and recommendations into concise audit reports
• Establish an Audit Committee with a regular reporting cadence of Audit findings
• Assess relevance of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, improving or deteriorating trends, and demonstrate awareness of big picture issues
• Interpret business priorities, anticipate issues and obstacles, and apply to scope of role
• Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business partners across departments.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in auditing, 10+ years of experience in compliance, or 10+ years of experience with regulatory examinations, or a combination
• At least 3 years of project management experience or at least 3 years of experience managing audit engagements
• At least 3 years of experience in the mortgage industry
• Professional certification such as Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Strong project-management skills, with a proven ability to coordinate across departments and functions
• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach, with the ability to build and scale programs and departments
• Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent
• Ability to build technical processes and work with Product to provide compliance related requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of federal and state lending regulations including but not limited to TILA/Regulation Z, ECOA/Regulation B, RESPA, BSA/AML, GLBA and HMDA.
• Ability to handle several projects at once while staying organized, detail oriented and diligent
• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits To You

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Firm-wide performance based bonus
• Competitive stock options package as an early member of the team
• A flexible paid time off and vacation policy
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance
• Company FSA, 401k, commuter benefits
• And much more to come!

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.