At Affirm, we deliver honest financial products that improve lives through innovative products and technologies that support that mission. We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Compliance Operations Audit Director, who will play a key role in the ongoing development of the Internal Audit function and enhance the company's existing compliance and risk management capabilities.

This role will report directly to the VP of Internal Audit and will develop an audit strategy that is agile, forward-thinking and provides excellent assurance coverage for the organization. Development of such a strategy will require a candidate that can gain an in-depth understanding of the business model, operations and compliance requirements. The candidate will need to successfully partner with various functions across Product, Risk Operations, Legal and Compliance. Our goal as a department is to provide the organization with independent assurance by continuously innovating and producing NextGen audit methods (i.e. data analytics, ML/AI etc.).

Core areas of accountability will include providing audit leadership associated with developing professional practices standards, building a risk based audit plan, as well as running, leading and performing operational, compliance, legal and strategic reviews and audits. Additionally, you will work with various first and second lines of defense, to serve as a controls subject matter professional regarding key strategic business initiatives, including Debit+, international expansion, and other initiatives pertinent to our long term roadmap. The ComplianceOps Director will coordinate and perform audits, reviews and other related activities. Additional responsibilities include building positive relationships throughout Affirm while providing consultation on risks, governance and controls, thereby preserving Internal Audit’s position as a valuable corporate resource. 

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the VP of IA to build and implement an audit program and approach to perform compliance (BSA\AML\CMS) and operational audits commensurate with the size and needs of Affirm.
• Work with business partners, including product, operations, compliance and technology leaders across the company to perform various assessments.
• Building and maintaining an audit plan that includes an assessment of all relevant risk factors.
• Enhance and mature to Affirm’s Internal Audit strategy and roadmap.
• Contribute to the development of Professional Practices. Assist in the implementation of processes and tools supporting those Practices.
• Lead multiple administrative functions including (but not limited to) scheduling of resources, management of co-sourced audit relationships, and oversight of budget.
• Ensure overall quality and consistency of audit work, and adherence to department and professional standards for audits. Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement.
• Manage and complete audits, including identifying and analyzing risks, planning and prioritizing the audit work, conducting interviews, observing operations, documenting and analyzing procedures and controls, performing audit tests, preparing appropriate workpapers, developing audit recommendations, reviewing identified issues with appropriate management, and preparing audit reports.
• Actively assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, developing, and mentoring auditors. Cultivate and maintain a healthy environment and strong group morale.
• Develop and maintain successful and positive working relationships with management, learning and understanding the business to better provide beneficial services, establishing credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource, as well as ensuring business partner satisfaction.
• Continue to develop and expand knowledge of the audit profession, our industry, and Affirm products and information through self-study, research, and continuing education efforts.
• Align with applicable federal & state laws and regulatory guidelines and Affirm’s policies and procedures.

What We Look For:

• 14+ years of industry (internal audit) and consulting experience with a focus on audits associated with compliance, operations and strategy.
• Bachelors in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Engineering or other related fields. Appropriate certifications in auditing are preferred (i.e. CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP etc.).
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of audits, concurrent oversight and execution of multiple projects.
• Experience leading integrated audits that address a combination of financial/operational and technology objectives.
• Proven experience, skills and knowledge with IIA and ISACA Professional Practices and Standards.
• Written/verbal skills and experience appropriate to executive and board level reporting and presentation.
• Experience in Financial Services, Lending and SaaS or technology related companies is highly preferred.