AVP, Internal Audit

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$110,000.00/Yr. - $140,000.00/Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 5%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 5%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

We are looking for an AVP of Internal Audit to assist Axos Bank with the management and execution of the annual audit plan and special projects.
The Axos Bank Internal Audit Team acts as the third line of defense, independently assessing and providing opinions on Axos Bank’s controls in place to mitigate risks within the first and second line. Auditors analyze various business units and report on the design and/or effectiveness of their internal controls using a risk-based methodology.

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for planning and executing on various elements of the overall audit plan, which would include risk assessment, audit scope, identifying and testing controls and developing specific recommendations to improve processes
• Ensure fieldwork, including testing and evidence, is sufficient to attain and support conclusions
• Write impactful reports and conclusions that include sufficient detail to clearly and concisely present audit analysis and results to relevant managers as well as the Audit Committee
• Assist with examination of Sarbanes–Oxley compliance by performing tests of controls (design and effectiveness) within key business processes
• Conduct remediation procedures to ensure that agreed actions mitigate the associated risks and are completed within established timelines
• Perform ad hoc investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit Committee
• Function as a liaison during regulatory exams
• Consult with Management to provide guidance on improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Department
• Train and develop staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in an auditing and/or finance role, some of it at a public accounting firm or large public company, preferably in the banking or financial services industry
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• MBA, CPA, CIA, or CISA credential
• Banking and/or financial services experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Strong project scoping, process documentation, control testing, gap analysis, and remediation management experience
• SOX experience
• Working knowledge of regulations related to banking and financial services including, Reg CC, Reg E, FCRA, UDAAP, Reg B, TILA/TRID/RESPA, BPA, AML, FHA, Bank Bribery Act, Remote Deposit Capture, Reg V, TCPA, Reg U, Reg O, amongst others

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.