Internal Audit Team Lead – Loan Operations, Post-Closing, Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Asia.

📋 Description

• Lead audits of loan origination, underwriting, servicing, collections processes, and post-closing activities.

• Conduct hands-on audit fieldwork, intricate process walkthroughs, and control assessments.

• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and supporting documentation prepared by analysts.

• Assess adherence to regulatory mandates, investor requirements, and internal policies.

• Assist in tracking and validating remediation efforts.

• Prepare detailed audit reports that outline findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.

• Monitor and document audit findings, following up with management on remediation efforts.

• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the risk-based audit plan for the Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance pod.

• Evaluate quality assurance processes and pinpoint opportunities for enhancement.

• Identify operational, procedural, and credit-related risks.

• Foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Supervise and mentor 4 Internal Audit Analysts.

• Provide coaching, training, and performance assessments.

• Relay audit observations and recommendations to the SVP of Internal Audit.

• Draft, finalize, and present formal audit reports to the SVP and pertinent business stakeholders.

• Oversee issue tracking and conduct follow-up reviews to confirm corrective actions and resolve audit findings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related discipline.

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.

• Proven willingness and capability to engage in hands-on audit testing and fieldwork.

• Experience in supervising staff, reviewing workpapers, and independently managing multiple deadlines.

• Proficiency in English at a C1 level (Advanced), with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is mandatory.

• Reliable and stable internet connection.

• Professional and dedicated remote working environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a fully remote setting.

• Strong background in loan operations, post-closing, lending compliance, or complex financial environments is highly preferred.

• Additional professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE are considered a strong advantage.

• Advanced understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit principles.

• Familiarity with loan operations, post-closing, and compliance processes.

• Knowledge of ERP, workflow management, and business applications such as LAPro, QuickBase, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation in USD.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Fully remote work — perform your best work from anywhere.