Senior Internal Auditor
SoFi
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The role
SoFi is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team, reporting to the Internal Audit Manager. You’ll conduct audits and reviews across SoFi Bank, SoFi Securities, and/or SoFi Technologies. Internal Audit isn’t just about checking the boxes, we’re a strategic partner that helps SoFi grow safely and smartly. This hands-on role involves testing controls and documenting work in line with audit standards. You should have a proven ability to build relationships/partnerships and work cross-functionally to drive time-sensitive deliverables.
What you’ll do:
- Audit Execution
- Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize audit work
- Conduct process interviews, observe operations, document and analyze procedures and controls
- Perform audit tests, prepare and/or review workpapers
- Coach team members on how to perform and prepare audit testing
- Use knowledge of financial services industry regulatory mandates to proactively identify potential risks, issues, and findings; and communicate this information to the audit team.
- Perform issue follow-up, including validation testing of corrective actions
- Reporting and Communication
- Develop audit recommendations and review issues with appropriate management
- Assist in developing formal written reports for management and stakeholders
- Prepare summaries of audit findings
- Tools and Learning
- Utilize data analytics tools and AI during audits
- Continue to grow knowledge of auditing, financial services, and technology through self-study and continuing education
- Other Responsibilities
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned
- Limited travel may be required
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of external audit, internal audit, or related experience with knowledge of general internal controls, risk management, and/or consumer regulatory compliance.
- A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CRCM etc.) or desire to obtain within one year of hire.
- Extensive experience and deep understanding of how to test internal controls
- Strong critical thinking skills and unrelenting curiosity.
- Strong understanding of audit standards, internal controls, risk assessments, and the COSO framework.
- Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision and meet deadlines.
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously, accept ownership and accountability for projects, and deliver on commitments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing reports and presentations.
- Ability to build strong relationships, curiosity, and a positive attitude
Bonus points if you have:
- Background in Compliance, Risk, Legal, Banking, or Internal Audit
- Experience testing controls related to SOX, SOC1, SOC2, privacy, compliance, crypto
- Familiarity with the FRB, OCC, FDIC, and CFPB examination procedures.
- Experience with AuditBoard, Tableau, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
