[Hiring] Internal Audit Team Lead @World Business Lenders, LLC

Role Description

The Internal Audit Team Lead – Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance is responsible for leading audits across the lending lifecycle, post-closing operations, and compliance activities while ensuring effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. Reporting directly to the SVP of Internal Audit, this role oversees a dedicated pod of 4 Internal Audit Analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.
• English proficiency at C1 level (Advanced), with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to perform hands-on audit testing and fieldwork.
• Experience supervising staff, reviewing workpapers, and managing multiple deadlines independently.
• Stable, reliable internet connection.
• Professional and dedicated remote working environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• 💰 Compensation in USD.
• 🏖️ Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 🌍 Fully remote — work from wherever you do your best work!

Key Objectives for This Role (Quarterly Focus)

• Ensure the timely and effective execution of the risk-based audit plan for the Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance pod.
• Review quality assurance processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify operational, process, and credit-related risks.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

What You'll Be Doing (Core Responsibilities)

• Supervise and develop 4 Internal Audit Analysts.
• Review audit workpapers, testing, and reports to ensure consistent application of audit methodology and quality standards.
• Evaluate operational controls and compliance with lending policies.
• Assess post-closing activities and loan documentation controls.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to the team.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations clearly to the SVP of Internal Audit.
• Draft, finalize, and present formal audit reports to the SVP and relevant business stakeholders.
• Oversee the issue tracking process, conducting follow-up reviews to validate management's corrective actions and clear audit findings.

Key Soft Skills

• Leadership: Ability to provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Accountability: Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Communication: Writes clearly and explains findings and required fixes professionally and concisely to the SVP.
• Integrity and discretion: Handles confidential information with care and sound judgment.

Specific Technical Skills Needed

• Advanced knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit concepts.
• Understanding of loan operations, post-closing, and compliance functions.
• Familiarity with ERP, workflow management, and business applications such as LAPro, QuickBase, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.